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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); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
03/23/2024
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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 that the patient underwent a knee revision approximately 16 days post implantation due to a periprosthetic fracture after a fall.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign - 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 the patient underwent a right knee revision approximately 15 days post implantation due to pain and periprosthetic fracture from falling while walking to bathroom using a four-wheel walker and nursing assistance.All components exchanged with nexgen rotating hinge components without complications.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.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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No additional information to report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - femur.The reported event was confirmed via provided medical records.Visual examination of provided photos identified explanted implants with foreign material covering the implants.Medical records were reviewed by a healthcare professional and identified the following: pre-revision, there was pain and x-ray confirmed supracondylar fracture above femur component.Revision op notes state that femur component and fracture fragment were excised and permanent components were placed with good rom and good stability.Radiographs were also provided and reviewed by a healthcare professional, which identified a comminuted and displaced periprosthetic fracture of the distal right femur, and severe osteopenia.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause could not 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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