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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
11/29/2023
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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 the patient underwent revision surgery due to a fractured patella implant 14 months post implantation.There was reportedly possible avn of the patella, and the implant was also noticed to be loose upon revision.Attempts for additional information have been made and none provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device was discarded by the facility.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified a comminuted fracture of the patella with radiolucency along the patellar implant and implant loosening.The complaint is confirmed via provided radiographs.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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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