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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
06/19/2023
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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 patient underwent knee revision due to the poly wear and instability in unknown timeframe after initial surgery.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.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 patient underwent left knee revision due to the poly wear and instability about eight (8) years after initial surgery.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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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: a1, a2, a4, b4, b5, d2, d9, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified wear and discoloration on the spherical bearing face, there appears to be burrs (displaced material) on the bottom flat bearing surface but this is unclear as there are no photographs of the bottom bearing surface.Review of manufacturing records cannot be performed without product identification.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product has returned.Visual examination of the returned product identified scuffs and indentations / pitting to the articulation surface and other scuffs and indentations to other surfaces.This is evident in particular to the bottom flat bearing surface which exhibits what appears to be gouging of the material resulting in burrs.It is not clear on how these indentations, scuffs and gouges may have been caused with the information provided however it may indicate the presence of a third body or may have been caused by the instruments when being removed.Additionally, there are possible indications of mal tracking as the lot number is not fully readable which could indicate tracking against the lateral wall of the tray.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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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