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N/A |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
07/16/2022
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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 two months after implantation, the femoral plate fractured.No further outcome was reported.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).Foreign source: sweden.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 information.No product was returned or pictures provided: product evaluation could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to reported issue.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available radiograph identified the following: confirmed comminuted fracture of the femur and fractured plate and cerclage.Overall fit alignment of the implants seems appropriate.Osteopenia is present.Issue probably caused by a traumatic event 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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