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(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device was requested but not returned by the facility.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted g2: australia.Additional associated products & mdrs: 00598800300 size 3 precoat cemented stemmed a/p wedged tibial, lot#: 63885791, mdr: 0001822565-2023-02872.00598802012 12mm diameter 100mm length offset stem ext combined length 145mm, lot#: 63981070, mdr: 0001822565-2023-02873.00598802013 13mm diameter 100mm length offset stem ext combined length 145mm, lot#: 63941617, mdr: 0001822565-2023-02874.00599003410 prc agmt block dist sz d 5mm, lot#: 63683407, mdr: 0001822565-2023-02875.00599403012 2mm height size c,d with locking screw yellow articular surface, lot#: 63713247, mdr: 0001822565-2023-02877.
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information. h6-component code- suggested code: mechanical g4 -femur.Visual examination of the returned provided pictures identified explanted implants which were covered in blood.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: hinged left total knee arthroplasty with no hardware failure or loosening.No fracture seen.Complaint cannot be confirmed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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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