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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
06/28/2022
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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 patient underwent revision of right shoulder implant approximately eleven years after implantation due to aseptic loosening of humeral stem.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: a.S.Glenoid m cemented , item: 01.04214.370, lot: 2559166.A.S.Humeral head d 52 h 19, item: 01.04212.520, lot: 2553071.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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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.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Device is used for treatment.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: x-rays shows what appears to be significant radiolucency around the stem with a very thin lateral metaphyseal cortex.No obvious loosening of the glenoid component.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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