| Catalog Number |
00801802803 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2023
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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).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3006946279-2023-00048, 0001822565-2023-01763.D10: cat #: p0463046 / avantage cemented cup s46 / lot #: 0001655736.G2: austria.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient was implanted with unknown products on an unknown date.Approximately 16 years post implantation, the patient experienced a revision for a periprosthetic acetabular fracture with loosening of the cup.The stem was retained, the acetabular components were revised without complication along with a plate and screws to stabilize the fracture.Then it was later reported a patient underwent a right hip revision approximately three months¿ post implantation due to loosening of the cup and disassociation of the head and mobility components.A smaller cup was cemented into place with a head and liner.The initial stem remained implanted.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
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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.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4; b5; g3; h2; h3; h6 corrected: h4 proposed component code: mechanical (g04) ¿head 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.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: 1.Right total hip arthroplasty with fractured medial wall of the acetabulum and associated cement in this region.Follow-up image demonstrates protrusion of the acetabular cup medially along with loosening of the cup and rotation.There is evidence of polyethylene liner wear or fracture causing asymmetric positioning of the femoral head within the acetabular cup.2.Possible incomplete evaluation of a right superior pubic ramus fracture on the prior to revision image.This complaint is confirmed based on the provided medical records.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified head spherical surface shows wear from use.Taper hole shows no damage.Rim has gouges.No other damage was noted.Root cause remains unchanged.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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