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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Arthritis (1723); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
11/02/2023
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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 a patient was revised due to metallosis.On revision, the medial compartment was felt to be over-stuffed and with inadequate tibial slope.The patient had been dropping off the back of the tibial component and eroded the poly.Some metallosis was discovered.The implants were otherwise well fixed.There is no additional information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4), g2- australia h3- customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified product that had been implanted.The articular surface looks worn, and the tibial plate and femoral implant have biological material on them.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: fit and alignment appropriate, no evidence of metallosis, wear on bearing.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint for implant wear is confirmed via provided photos, however metallosis could not be confirmed.If any further information is received 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 further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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