| Catalog Number |
EP-108222 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Degraded (1153); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
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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).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Concomitant products: part # 51-104100 / tprlc 133 t1 pps ho / lot # u 3647654; part # 103533 / ti low profile screw/ lot # 444390; part # 123741 / 3/8-24 apical hole / lot # 44180 ; part # 16-116048 rnglc+ ltd hole shell / lot # 374690; part # 650-1056 / cer bioloxd option hd lot # 319030; part # 650-1067/ tpr sleve +3 pe 1lot # 330150.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient underwent bilateral hip replacement surgery approximately 5 years ago.Patient began experiencing pain and grinding.Radiographs show what appears to be a catastrophic failure of the liner.Patient reported no trauma or injury.No revision has been reported to date.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, g3, h2, h3, h6.Reported event was confirmed by review of radiographs.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.Radiographs identified the following: overall sizing of the right total hip arthroplasty is appropriate.Femoral component is incompletely evaluated.Asymmetric positioning of the femoral head within the right acetabular cup, consistent with polyethylene wear.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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