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113604 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Malposition of Device (2616)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
11/20/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: australia.H3: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was requested from the hospital but not returned.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 the patient underwent an initial shoulder arthroplasty approximately one (1) month ago.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision surgery seven (7) days later due to improper placement of the humeral stem.Attempts have been made to obtain additional information.No additional information has been received at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: component codes: 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.The root cause of the reported event was determined to be unrelated to the implanted zimmer biomet device.It was indicated that there was a malunion of the patient's humerus indicating the bone was not in anatomical alignment.As such the patient's anatomy was determined to be causing the reported issue.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 available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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