| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/05/2024
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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 patient underwent a revision procedure one year post implantation due to loosening of implant.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 - medical product: oss 7cm segmental femoral rt catalog # 150354 lot # 542380 oss por straight stem 16.5x150 catalog # 150451 lot # 183380 oss 4cm diaphyseal segment catalog # 150482 lot # 899890r oss non-mod tib plate long 63 catalog # 150419 lot # 443540 oss tibial poly bearing 14mm catalog # 150411 lot # 063740 allen medullary cement plugs 1-16 mm diameter flange/8 mm diameter core store in cool dry place catalog # 00801102016 lot # 64325372 g2: australia the complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h11.Correction: h6.Reported event was confirmed by review of medical records provided.Visual examination of the returned product found that it shows signs of being implanted discoloratin/ foreign material and explanted.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.X-ray review indicates there is extensive radiolucency along the femoral implant which is loose as noted.Overall alignment of the right knee arthroplasty is maintained 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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