| Model Number |
N/A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
08/09/2021
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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).Medical product: partial femur cemented catalog # 42558000302 lot # 64730064.Partial articular surface catalog # 42528200410 lot # 64559122.Foreign: (b)(6).Reported event was confirmed by review of x-rays provided.Device was not returned.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 periprosthetic fracture of the medial tibial component of the hemiarthroplasty with resultant/malalignment of the joint.There are warnings in the package insert that this type of event can occur and risks are addressed in risk documentation.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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It was reported that the patient underwent a knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient was revised due to pain and tibial fracture.Attempt for further information has been made, but no further information has been provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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