| Catalog Number |
159568 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2023
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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).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 the patient underwent revision surgery due to dislocation.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery due to dislocation of the bearing and pain.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10.Item#:unknown ;lot#: unknown ;item name: unknown femoral component ; item#:unknown ;lot#: unknown ;item name: unknown tibial component; this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.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 information.Visual examination of the returned product identified that the spherical surface has some wear, dents and marks but is otherwise in good condition.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Devices are used for treatment.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.The review identified initial right partial knee replacement was performed, and subsequently the patient was revised two years and four months later due to anterior dislocation of the poly.During the revision components were found to have clean surfaces without defect, the poly was revised without complications.With the available information, a definitive root cause could not 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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