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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Separation Failure (2547)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/16/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ australia.The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it remains implanted.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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It was reported that during a hip procedure, the attempt to remove the liner from the cup was unsuccessful, so the liner and cup remained implanted and the decision was made to use a longer head.A new bearing and head were implanted.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.Medical records were provided review of identified the following: a closed reduction for dislocation conducted.A dislocation occurred.A revision occurred where the attempt to remove liner and was unsuccessful.Radiographs review identified the following: dislocation of the femoral head and fractured proximal femoral cerclage wire.No signs of loosening.Ossific density in the region of the fracture proximal cerclage wire may represent a greater trochanter fracture.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The complaint is confirmed based on the medical records and x-ray findings.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 information is available at the time of this report.
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