| Model Number |
N/A |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Unstable (1667)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
|
| Date of Event |
10/01/2021
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Serious Injury
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
(b)(4).Medical products: nexgen stemmed tibial component catalog # 00598004702 lot # j6694285.Nexgen articular surface catalog # 00599404214 lot # 63188909.Nexgen stem catalog # 00598802011 lot # 64252363.Headed screw 48 mm length catalog # 00579104100 lot # 64644578.Stem extension offset 16mm dia x 100mm length(combined length 145mm) catalog # 00598802016 lot # 62376230.Allen medullary cement plugs 1-20 mm diameter flange/10 mm diameter core store in cool dry place catalog # 00801102020 lot # 64563090.Thin osteotome blade 10mm catalog # 430053 lot # 569493.Allen medullary cement plugs 1-28 mm diameter flange/14 mm diameter core store in cool dry place catalog # 00801102028 lot # 64545194.Stem extension offset 11mm dia x 100mm length(combined length 145mm) catalog # 00598802011 lot # 64252363.Report source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned because requested but not returned by hospital.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filled for this event: 0001822565-2021-02965 and 0001822565-2021-02967.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported patient underwent a revision procedure three years post implantation due to instability and loosening of the tibial components.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed by review of x-rays provided.Device was not returned.Visual evaluation of the provided pictures shows signs of being implanted.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.X-ray review indicates there is development of radiolucency at the bone cement interface of the tibial component suggesting early loosening, overall fit and alignment is appropriate, osteopenia.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
No further event information available at the time of this report.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|