| Catalog Number |
32810505302 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
06/27/2024
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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 was revised four years post-initial implantation due to loosening of the humeral and ulna components.No additional patient consequences were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: item: 32810502504 lot: 64115037 interchangeable humeral assembly for cemented use only small.G2: foreign- australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device location is unknown.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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No further event information is available 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 updated: b4, b5, d2, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h11.Mechanical (g04) stem.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the reported devices were explanted.The pictures do not confirm loosening in vivo.Device is used for treatment.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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