| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Erosion (1214)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
10/07/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 3007963827-2021-00260.Medical product: tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size c item# 42532006401 lot# 64281640.Femur cemented posterior stabilized (ps) narrow left size 6 item# 42500006001 lot# 64185248.All-poly patella cemented 29 mm diameter item# 42540200029 lot# 64333040.Report source- (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient was revised approximately two years and three months post implantation due to pain, tibial loosening, and wear.The patient went to see a doctor complaining of pain.Tibial loosening was diagnosed.Subsequently, at the revision, the surgeon alleged wear and delamination were seen on the explanted articular surface.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h10.No product was returned or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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