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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2024
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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: cat#: 11-300815, lot#: 691990, arcos 15x150mm spl tpr dist.G2: foreign ¿ australia.The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as its location is unknown.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 approximately three days post-implantation, the patient was revised because the head came off the trunnion.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.Radiographs were provided.Review identified the following: femoral implant disassembly of the right hip arthroplasty at the femoral head-trunnion junction as noted.This complaint was confirmed based on the provided x-rays.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 information is available at the time of this report.
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