| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
11/03/2023
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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).G2: foreign - australia.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2023-03392, 0001822565-2023-03393.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a knee revision approximately 1.5 years post implantation due to loosening.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the patient underwent a knee revision approximately 18 months post implantation due to loosening.The segmental stem was loose from the cement mantle in the femoral canal.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: proposed component (annex g) code is mechanical (g04) - femur.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Complaint is not confirmed.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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