| Catalog Number |
650-0662 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Joint Dislocation (2374); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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| Date of Event |
02/13/2024
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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).D10 - associated medical devices: g7 neutral e1 liner 36mm f; item# 010000858; lot# 3559351 g7 bonemaster ltd acet shl 54f; item# 010000704; lot# 3578463 sirius hip stem 44-d; item# 51-199341; lot# 882080 sirius winged centralizer; item# 51-199300; lot# unknown g2 - foreign: united kingdom 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 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that approximately eight years post right total hip arthroplasty, the patient underwent a closed reduction due to a dislocation following a fall.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Clinical review forms were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.The review identified the following: 6-months post-op: patient reports no pain or difficulties with adl¿s.1-year post-op patient reports some difficulties with walking about, uses a cane most of the time.No pain or difficulties with adl¿s.Rom flexion 90°, abduction 10°, adduction 30°.Negative trendelenburg sign.3-year post-op: patient reports some difficulties with walking about, uses a cane for long walks.No pain, no difficulties with adl¿s.Flexion 90° abduction 10°, adduction 30°.Negative trendelenburg sign.5-year post-op phone interview: patient reports doing well with device.8 years post op; right hip dislocation closed reduction: right hip dislocation.Reported patient fell over and hip dislocated.Unsuccessful reduction attempted.Closed reduction of dislocated total prosthetic replacement.Discharged the following day.Radiographs were received but not submitted to a radiologist for assessment as the image files are dated 3 years and 3 months post initial op and therefore do not correlate to any allegations including the event of dislocation post-fall 2 months ago.With the available information, a definitive root cause could not be determined however it was reported that the patient tripped while playing with his dog and twisted his right leg which might have been a contributing factor.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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