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| 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 |
07/26/2024
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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 a patient underwent revision surgery on a left knee due to tibial component loosening four years post implantation.Partial knee implants were explanted, and a total knee was performed.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 ¿ 161469 oxf twin-peg cmntd fem md pma lot # 725640.159550 oxf anat brg lt md size 6 pma lot # 073940.110035368 biomet bc r 1x40 us lot # 913cal1804.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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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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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, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations that could be related to the reported event.Review of the complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combination.Based on the available information, the reported event cannot be confirmed.A definitive root cause could not be determined.If any further information is found 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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