| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Synovitis (2094)
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| Date of Event |
12/06/2023
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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 approximately 15 months post implantation due to mobility of the posterior tibial component.The surgeon alleged that the explanted articular surface was worn.It was reported that no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign - japan.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: 3007963827-2024-00005.
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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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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.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: rotation of the tibial implant.A definitive root cause cannot 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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