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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Erosion (1214); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
10/18/2023
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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 the patient underwent a revision procedure 6 years and 9 months post implantation due to the liner fracturing at the locking ring.There was metal transfer onto the ceramic femoral head and evidence that the head had been rubbing on the interior of the acetabular shell.Ambulation was limited by pain.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10:00620005022 item name shell porous with cluster holes 50 mm o.D.Lot # 63283875 00877503602 item name bioloxâ® delta, ceramic femoral head, m, 㸠36/0, taper 12/14 lot # 2844194 multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports 0002648920 - 2023 - 00311 0009613350-2023-00696 the device will not be returned for analysis as it¿s location is not known; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted h3 other text : device location is unknown.
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Event or Problem Description
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There is no update to the prior event description provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event medical records were not provided.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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