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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Joint Laxity (4526)
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| Date of Event |
12/05/2024
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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 approximately 16 days post implantation of a left total hip arthroplasty, the patient was revised due to instability.Follow up attempts for more information on the event are in progress.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: cat# 00877503202, lot# 3220631 biolox⮠delta, ceramic femoral head, m, 㸠32/0.Cat# 20103203, lot# 66842788 7 longevity neutral32mm c.Cat# 574202065, lot# 3205483 femoral stem cementless collared high offset 12/14 taper size 6.5 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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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; h2; h3; h6.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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Additional information received.It was reported that the patient was revised due to a periprosthetic fracture in the acetabulum and there were no concerns from the surgeon.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the appropriate implant was selected for the patient.Subsequent to implantation, the patient experienced a periprosthetic fracture in the acetabulum.It is not known what caused the fracture.The patient was revised and a larger implant used as a result of the fracture that had occurred for better fixation.The patient is reported to be doing well after the revision surgery.It was reported that no further information is available.
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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; h2; h3; h6.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; g3; h2; h3; h6.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.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: there was a fracture of the medial wall of the acetabulum.Approximately one month later, there had been interval arthroplasty revision, as well as plate, screw, and cement fixation of the acetabular fracture.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint was confirmed via the radiograph evaluation.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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