| Catalog Number |
00801802803 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
10/25/2022
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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 a patient underwent a hip revision approximately two years post implantation due to metalosis.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: australia.Concomitant medical products: unk depuy cement.Cat #: 00811400100, femoral stem 12/14 neck taper standard offset size 1 130 mm stem length, lot #: 64631337; cat #: 110010246, g7 osseoti 4 hole shell 56mm f, lot #: 6777088; cat #: 110024464, g7 dual mobility liner 44mm f, lot #: 352940.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2022-02608, 0001825034-2022-02609, 0001822565-2022-03224.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, as supplemental medwatch 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.The following sections were updated d4: expiration date and udi.H6 proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- head.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the explanted head and stem, covered in bio-debris.No further evaluation can be made from the provided pictures.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: limited records, radiograph lacks full view of the entire right tha implants.Revision of shell, head, stem, and liner due to metallosis and confirmed in that attached revision op record.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 or Problem Description
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There is no update to the original complaint description provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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