|
(b)(4).Item name: unknown femoral component; item number: unknown; lot: unknown item name: unknown tibia component; item number: unknown; lot: unknown item name: unknown bone cement; item number: unknown; lot: unknown 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 medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
|
|
(b)(4).The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, g1-2, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.Corrections: d4, g1-2, h4.No product was returned for investigation, but pictures of the bearing were provided.The pictures show that the surface of the bearing is worn and scratched.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.A review of the complaint history found no additional related complaints for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Four radiographs were provided and reviewed by a radiologist.There is a medial unicompartmental arthroplasty of the left knee.There is no fracture or implant loosening.The implants are anatomically aligned, but there is evidence of severe liner wear and suspected metal-on-metal implant contact.Bone quality is markedly osteopenic.A definitive root cause cannot be established.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.
|