| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/18/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the surgeon placed the definitive metallic acetabulum and the corresponding polyethylene liner.When positioning the femoral head, the shell and liner were released from the acetabular cavity.No additional information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: foreign: country: brazil.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-01751.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed due to the review of photos.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified a liner seated within a shell, no other observations could be made from the provided image.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Upon reassessment of the reported event, the liner was determined to be not reportable as the device is not believed to have caused or contributed to the event.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.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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Upon reassessment of the reported event, the liner was determined to be not reportable as the device is not believed to have caused or contributed to the event.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.
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