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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2024
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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- medical product.Articular surface fixed bearing (uc) right 10 mm height.Item# (b)(4), lot# 64165691.G2- australia.H3- customer has indicated that the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient experienced an insufficiency fracture of tibia due to loosening of the tibial baseplate.The patient was morbidly obese.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified an explanted articular surface.No product was returned, or pictures provided for the explanted tibia; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: loosening of the tibial component is present.Sizing is appropriate.No bony fracture is definitely seen.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no related deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Complaint is confirmed with the provided radiographs.If any further information is received which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental medwatch 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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