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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
05/21/2024
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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 right total knee arthroplasty.Approximately 3 years postop, the patient was revised due to the segmental hinge post and segmental poly insert breaking.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: 00585001396 - polyethylene insert xt size c use with distal femoral xt size c use with xt only - 64810786.00585004302 - distal femoral xt component size c right use with polyethylene insert xt size c use with xt only for cemented use only in the u.S.A.- 64980485.00585205012 - fluted stem extension straight precoat for cemented use only 12 mm diameter 130 mm length - 64834046.00585204030 - stem collar 30 mm o.D.For use with 16 mm or smaller diameter segmental stems - 64887257.00598802011 - 11mm diameter 100mm length offset stem extension combined length 145mm - 63981062.00588000300 - size 3 precoat cemented tibial component - 64591106.00598800326 - tibial block and screws precoat size 3 5 mm thickness - 62047222.G2 : foreign country : new zealand.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10 visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified signs of use (nicks, gouges, scratches, wear), and confirmed the hinge post is fractured.All pieces returned.Dimensional analysis was performed and device was conforming to print specifications and device was submitted for further sem analysis which showed fatigue fracture features and fatigue striations on the fractured surface.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: medical records: findings per: the surgeon used the service kit and put a new poly in because the hinged post broke and poly plug was damaged.Radiographs: hinged prosthesis right total knee arthroplasty with findings concerning for hardware failure, including fractured implant and implant disassembly.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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