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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/18/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial hip procedure.Subsequently, the patients¿ x-rays showed slight valgus positioning with subsidence of the femoral stem approximately 1 month later.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: canada.The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it remains implanted.The investigation is in process.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information at the time of this report.
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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 {update/corrected}: proposed code: mechanical (g04) ¿ stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: right tha with slightly valgus positioning of the femoral stem.Interval subsidence of the femoral component.Patient fell outside after tripping.No treatment/intervention required outside of normal comorbidity therapy a definitive root cause cannot be determined.However, the clinical notes mention the surgeon "broached to a 7 with a size 6 implanted" which could cause potential issues with subsidence.Implant size and placement is the surgeon's discretion.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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No further information at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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