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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
01/17/2023
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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).010000665.Pps ltd acet shell 56f lot number: 7274548.30123606.36mm i.D.Size f high wall liner lot number: 65588037.802203603.Femoral head 12/14 taper 36 mm diameter +3.5 mm neck length lot number 3120484.Foreign: denmark.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565 - 2023 - 00359.0001822565 - 2023 - 00360.The device will not be returned for analysis as it remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, as supplemental medwatch will be submitted.Device remains implanted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient had an intra-operatively induced fracture of the femur that likely occurred during implantation of the femoral stem.The anterior calcar fracture was discovered intra-operatively and treated right away with a cerclage wire.The distal periprosthetic femoral fracture (fracture number 2) was discovered on post-operative x-ray, which was taken on the day of surgery.The distal periprosthetic femoral fracture was treated conservatively (no weight bearing for 6 weeks) there were no contributing factors.No additional information was available at the time of this report.
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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/corrected updated: h6 : proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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 prior event description provided.
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