| Catalog Number |
110010271 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); 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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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a patient is being considered for a revision approximately one year post implantation due to migration and loosening.No revision has been reported to date.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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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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; h4; h6 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: a right hip arthroplasty is present.The acetabular implant is loose and malrotated with the aperture directed superolaterally and there is acetabular protrusion deformity.The prosthetic femoral head is superiorly migrated with resulting deformity of the acetabulum.There is no dislocation or fracture.The complaint is confirmed based on the provided medical records.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.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 additional event information to report at this time.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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