| Catalog Number |
42532007502 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Unspecified Infection (1930); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2025
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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 a patient was revised approximately six and a half years post implantation due to loosening and possible infection.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10-medical product: femur cemented (cr) standard right size 9 item# 42502606602, lot# 63938496.G2- australia.H3- 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 is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, d2, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, and h11.Corrected: b5, h6.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient was revised approximately six and a half years post implantation due to instability.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more 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.Tibia loosening is confirmed based on review of provided x-ray.However, the revision was reported to be due to instability which was not confirmed.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information reported.
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