| Catalog Number |
574102050 |
| 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 |
05/11/2023
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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).G2: netherlands.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 during a procedure, while implanting the stem the femur fractured.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Proposed component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.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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Event or Problem Description
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No additional event information to report at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.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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It was reported from a clinical study that during an initial right total hip arthroplasty, a fracture of the femur occurred 12cm below the trochanter at the last hammer stroke implanting the final stem.Three cerclage wires were used to stabilize the fracture, and the procedure was completed without further complications.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
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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/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.A review of the available records identified findings of the reported issues, ascending rasps to desired size, straightening diaphysis necessary because complete stem is clamped, sim reamer to size, and slamming final stem into desired position.At last hammer stroke fissure below trochanter.Cerclage wires 3x to close and support fissure.¿ the complaint is confirmed via the provided medical records.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 additional event information to report at this time.
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