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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
02/23/2024
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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 knee arthroplasty revision of the articular surface to address pain and instability secondary to polyethylene wear approximately six (6) years post-operatively.During the procedure, the femoral and tibial tray components were found to be stable and remained implanted.Attempts have been made; however, no additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 - concomitant devices - nexgen tibial tray size 5 catalog #: 00595404701 lot #: 63228360, nexgen femoral component catalog #: 6559521505 lot #: 61654422.G2 - report source - foreign: event occurred in australia.The complainant has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation due to hospital policy.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.H3 other text : investigation incomplete.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The reported event was able to be confirmed by review of the provided medical records and provided photos of explanted device.Visual examination of the provided photos identified the device is fractured and worn; as no product was returned, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Provided radiographs were reviewed by a healthcare professional and identified medial compartment narrowing; no acute fracture and no radiolucency identified.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause could not 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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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information to report.
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