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42542007102 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190); Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2024
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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 a patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty on an unknown date.Subsequently, on an unknown timeframe post-implantation, the patient underwent revision surgery of the tibial component for an unknown reason.Due diligence is in progress for this event; to date no further information has been reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: medical product: unknown tibial stem extension: catalog#: ni, lot#: ni; unknown articular surface: catalog#: ni, lot#: ni; unknown femoral component: catalog#: ni, lot#: ni.Diligence is in process to determine whether the product is available for evaluation.The investigation is in progress.Upon receipt of additional information or completion of the investigation, 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.The investigation is in process.Upon completion of the investigation, 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 underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, one (1) year and six (6) months post-implantation, the patient began to experience pain and stiffness.Imaging showed subsidence of the tibial component and a revision surgery was performed to replace the affected components.All available information has been reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections have been updated: b4; b5; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10; h11.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the explanted tibia, tibial stem, and articular surface with bio-debris on the devices.Extensive bio-debris was noted around the base of the tibial plate.No further evaluation can be made from the provided pictures.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: abnormal radiolucency along the proximal tibial implant concerning for tibial implant loosening.Root cause was unable to be determined.Reported event was unable to be confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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 at time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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