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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
08/31/2022
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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 the patient underwent surgery for the correction of pectus excavatum approximately eight (8) months ago during which a pectus support bar was implanted.Subsequently, a ct scan showed that the bar shifted and may have rotated.A revision surgery was performed approximately five (5) weeks ago to place a second bar and reposition the first bar.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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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