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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h11.H6: mechanical (g04) femur.Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device was not returned.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.X-ray review indicates there is valgus malalignment of the right knee arthroplasty with lateral tibiofemoral joint narrowing.The knee appears flexed with a resulting pelvic tilt lower on the right side.There are no signs of implant loosening or fractures.The malalignment may be related to abnormal lateral polyethylene wear or liner displacement, but additional radiographs are recommended for further correlation.Bone quality is osteopenic, and the marked valgus malalignment is noted as a likely reason for revision.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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