| Catalog Number |
115399 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Expulsion (2933)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Erosion (1750)
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| Date of Event |
08/25/2023
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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: item# 110027734; lot# 66117173 item# 110031378; lot# 633350 customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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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It was reported that the patient underwent a revision approximately two (2) months post-implantation due to disassociation of the taper adapter from the vrs component.During the revision, the vrs component remained implanted while the taper adapter was explanted.Attempts have been made and no further 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.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.As it is unknown when the screw became unseated, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is unable to be confirmed.If any further information 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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