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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
03/19/2024
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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: foreign: australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not 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 the patient underwent an initial hip arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient was revised on four years post implantation due to a periprosthetic fracture due to a fall.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.H6: component code: mechanical (g04)- stem.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: anatomic alignment of the right hip arthroplasty as noted with a suspected non-displaced periprosthetic fracture of the proximal femur and osteopenia.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.It was reported the patient fell; however, the reason for the fall is unknown.This complaint was confirmed based on the provided x-rays.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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