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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Malposition of Device (2616); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Joint Dislocation (2374); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
06/14/2024
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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 - event occurred in australia.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 report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a patient had a knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient was revised due to incorrect implant rotation.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.An investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient was revised approximately 6 months post implantation because the patella was dislocating due to the femoral rotation being wrong.
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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 h6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - femur no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.During the investigation is was found the orthropedic salvage system femoral implant was used with a depuy attune patella, these implants are not compatible for use.Per the ifu for biomet oss orthopaedic salvage system, improper selection, placement, positioning, alignment and fixation of the implant components, or absence of, or nonfunctioning quadriceps mechanism may result in unusual stress conditions which may lead to subsequent reduction in the service life of the prosthetic components.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to off label usage.The complaint is not confirmed.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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