| Catalog Number |
00811400230 |
| 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 |
03/09/2024
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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).G2: australia.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a hip procedure approximately ten months post implantation due to a periprosthetic fracture.A femur plate and cables were used to reduce and stabilize the fracture.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4; g3; h2; h3; h6.The following section was corrected: d1.H6: component code: mechanical (g04)-stem.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A compatibility check could not be performed as there was insufficient information.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.A review of the available records identified the following: oblique periprosthetic fracture along the femoral stem proximal femoral diaphysis.The issue was confirmed based on the provided x-ray; however, 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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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