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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/03/2018
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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 a right total hip arthroplasty performed about 5 years ago.The patient was revised 9 months later due to an undersized stem implanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical product(s) - acetabular cup, item# 110017108, lot# 3972309; acetabular liner, item# 010000860, lot# 6109006; head adapter, item# 6501066, lot#2920994; femoral stem item# 51101170, lot# 3661564.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.Not confirmed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Partial right hip revision due to unequal limb length, contributing factors of event: undersized stem.With the available information, 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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.It was reported that the patient healed well and at the 5 year post op review, the patient reported no pain and no issues.With the available information, 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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