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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)
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| Date of Event |
03/09/2022
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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 that the patient underwent a knee arthroplasty revision to address pain and suspected aseptic loosening approximately three (3) years post-operatively.However, during the revision, all implants were found to be well-fixed.All devices were removed and replaced.Attempts have been made, however, no additional information is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: nexgen lps-flex porous femoral component size g right, catalog #: 00596201752, lot #: 63978412.Nexgen lps-flex prolong articular surface size gh 12mm, catalog #: 00596205012, lot #: 63955082.Nexgen straight stem extension 15mm x 30mm, catalog #: 00598801215, lot #: 64175202.Nexgen standard all poly patella 35mm, catalog #: 00597206535, lot #: 64224630.Report source - foreign: (b)(6).The complainant has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device is not available due to hospital policy.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this patient; please see all reports associated with this event: 0001822565-2022-00901, 0001822565-2022-00902, 0002648920-2022-00068, 0002648920-2022-00069.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a knee arthroplasty revision to address pain and suspected aseptic loosening approximately three (3) years post-operatively.However, during the revision, all implants were found to be well-fixed.All devices were removed and replaced.Revision operative notes noted osteopenia and that upon removal of the femoral component, there was bone loss anteriorly.The tibial component was removed with minimal bone loss.Attempts have been made, however, no additional information is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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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