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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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| Date of Event |
11/16/2022
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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).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 will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial left hemiarthroplasty.Approximately 2 months post implantation, the patient was revised due to pain, difficulty ambulating, and loosening.During the revision, periprosthetic fracture to the tibia was noted.All components were replaced with conversion to total knee replacement without complications.
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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; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: continues with pain, ambulating with cane; x-ray: loosening of tibia component; tibial metaphysis fracture 1 cm below the bottom portion of the component.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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Event or Problem Description
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Upon receipt of additional information, it was determined this product should not have been reported under this mfr number.This report should be voided and a corrected report will be filed under mfr number 1825034-2023-00870.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt of additional information, it was determined this product should not have been reported under this mfr number.This report should be voided and a corrected report will be filed under mfr number 1825034-2023-00870.
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