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Device Problems
Material Erosion (1214); Separation Failure (2547)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)
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Event Date 03/30/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: unknown-unknown taper-unknown; unknown-unknown 50mm magnum cup-unknown; unknown-unknown biomet mallory 8mm lateralized stem-unknown.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2022 - 01891; 0001825034 - 2022 - 01892.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, product was discarded.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported patient underwent a right hip revision approximately 11 years post implantation due to pain, elevated cobalt and chromium levels, decreased adls, and limited mobility.During revision, evidence of metallosis was observed as well as failure of a previously repaired abductor muscle.The femoral head was cold-welded to the femoral trunnion, the head was removed with a metal cutting burr and no damage to the trunnion occurred.The acetabular component and femoral stem were left implanted.The procedure was completed without further complication.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ head.Complaint confirmed via medical records and radiographs that were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.No product was returned; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were 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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event Description
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No additional information on the reported event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.One m2a-magnum mod hd sz 44mm item# 157444 lot# 257590 was returned and evaluated.Upon visual inspection there is damage to the lip of the device along with a wear line, scratches, and an indentation on the o.D.The complaint is confirmed via the returned product and lab results from the previous investigation.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Root cause remains unchanged.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 Description
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No additional event information to report at this time.
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