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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Joint Dislocation (2374); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)
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| Date of Event |
04/17/2023
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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).D-10 - 3.2mmx30mm rnglc+ acet drl bit; item# 31323230, lot# 65819457.G7 osseoti 4 hole shell 54mm f; item# 110010245, lot# 65421942.Trilogy bone scr 6.5x25; item# 00625006525, lot# 65521242.G7 vit e neutral lnr 36mm f; item# 30103606, lot# 65052048.Tprlc 133 t1 pps so 11x142mm; item# 51103110, lot# 7075445.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right hip arthroplasty.A week later the patient dislocated his hip.Eleven days post-implantation, revision hip surgery was performed.The ceramic head was split in half in the patient.It was replaced with a new ceramic head and new liner.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, b7, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.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.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a radiologist: right total hip arthroplasty with failure of the femoral component with dissociation of the femoral head and possible fracture.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right hip arthroplasty.A week later the patient dislocated his hip.Eleven days post-implantation, revision hip surgery was performed.The ceramic head was split in half in the patient.One to two small head pieces were found while exploring and irrigating the wound.They were sequestered and the head was replaced with a new, ceramic one, also the liner was exchanged.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b3, b4, b5, e4, g2, g3, g6, h1, h2, h6, h10.A review of the additional information does not alter the findings of the previously reported investigation.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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