| Model Number |
N/A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
01/16/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the patient underwent a left hip revision approximately 1 month post implantation due to a closed nondisplaced oblique fracture of left femur from a mechanical fall.No additional information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was confirmed due to the review of medical records.Medical records were not provided for the revision that occurred on (b)(6) 2022.Medical notes for the initial procedure state a lateral femoral cortical perforation occurred.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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