| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/18/2024
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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 day post implantation due to incorrect device was implanted.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).G2: australia.H3: reporter had indicated that product will not be returned.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: suggested component code: mechanical (04) - femur.Reported event was confirmed by review of image provided.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified that a femoral that needs cement.It has blood on it and pears to have been implanted and removed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The root cause is attributed to a failure to follow instructions for not using cement.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 available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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