| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
04/08/2024
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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: 42522100811 - articular surface medial congruent (mc) right 11 mm height use with tibia sizes e-f/cr femur sizes 8-11 - 65281194.42502206602 - femur trabecular metal cruciate retaining (cr) narrow porous - 64894341.42540200032 - all-poly patella cemented 32 mm diameter - 65594007.G2 : foreign country : australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it was discarded.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 surgery.Approximately one year later, the patient was revised due to loosening, pain, and instability.During the surgery, the surgeon also noted that the femoral component was internally rotated and oversized.Only the tibial component and poly were revised.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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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 were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10.Photograph of the explanted device was provided and shows some foreign material/ bone and blood stains on it.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 available at the time of this report.
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