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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
12/30/2023
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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)(6).G2: foreign: australia 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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It was reported that the patient underwent a revision procedure 4 years and 7 months post implantation due to peri-prosthetic fracture.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information 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.Proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- stem.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the explanted stem, head, and liner covered in bio-debris.No further evaluation can be made from the provided picture.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: right total hip arthroplasty with periprosthetic fracture involving the lateral cortex of the proximal femoral diaphysis.It was reported the patient suffered a periprosthetic fracture due to a fall.However, as the reason for the fall is unknown, 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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