| Catalog Number |
00576401351 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Off-Label Use (1494); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
06/11/2024
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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: item# 00-5962-030-10; lot# 63778708.Item# 00-5980-037-01; lot# 64117746.G2: foreign - event occurred in japan.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was discarded.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 knee revision approximately five (5) years and eight (8) months post-implantation due to loosening.Subsequently, it was discovered during the revision that the femoral component was implanted without cement.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.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.H6: proposed component code - mechanical (g04) - femur.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 related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to use error.The femoral component used in this case was designed for cemented fixation but was implanted without cement.Complaint is not 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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