| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
03/21/2022
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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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The manufacturer did not receive x-rays, or other source documents for review.The manufacturer did not receive the device for investigation.The lot number of the device was received.The device history records will be reviewed during investigation.A cause for this specific event cannot be ascertained from the information provided.As soon as supplemental information becomes available an updated report will be submitted.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient had pain and elevated cobalt levels.Patient outcome - revision due to pain and elevated metal ion levels.This item will not be sent back.It was retained by the hospital.Body side: left.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.As no product was returned, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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