| Catalog Number |
51-104200 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/17/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported when initially seating the stem into the bone, the patient resulted in limb length discrepancy.A larger stem was used and both the patients¿ limbs were the same length.It was reported that no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.Visual examination of the returned product identified the stem to be in good overall condition.No damage to the coating was observed.Light scratching is present near the inserter hole of the stem and on the underside of the assembled head.Dimensional analysis was performed on the stem.The overall length and width were found to be conforming.Unable to confirm complaint.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to 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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