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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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| Date of Event |
07/21/2024
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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 implanted with zimmer biomet products.Subsequently, the patient was revised six (6) years post implantation due to a femur fracture.The patient had fallen and fractured the femur.The stem and femoral head were exchanged.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional event information to report at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h9.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 records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Unable to confirm complaint.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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