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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002); Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
02/14/2022
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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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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 42522100912 - articular surface medial congruent (mc) right 12 mm height use with tibia sizes g-h/cr femur sizes 8-11 - 65034918; 42502806802 - femur trabecular metal cruciate retaining (cr) standard porous - 64947414; 00587806535 - nexgena complete knee solution, trabecular metala standard primary patella - 65081917.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it was discarded.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right knee surgery.Approximately 3 months later, the tibial component was revised due to suspected subsidence and possible aseptic loosening.The surgical technique was utilized.There was no surgical delay.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: overall fit and alignment are maintained.Bone quality is osteopenic on all images.There is no radiographic evidence of implant loosening.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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.
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