| Model Number |
00-8400-044-10 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
05/19/2023
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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 an elbow revision surgery due to the implant loosening approximately nine (9) months after the initial surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: australia.H3: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).H6: component codes: mechanical (g04) - stem.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: overall fit and alignment of the implant is appropriate initially.Loosening of the humeral component is identified on the study, likely related to a fracture along the lateral cortex distal humeral diaphysis.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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