| Catalog Number |
00811400410 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Periprosthetic fracture (4902)
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| Date of Event |
04/28/2025
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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.H6: component code: stem.The device will not be returned for analysis as it¿s location is not known; however, 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 underwent a revision procedure 2 years and 10 months post implantation due to a peri-prosthetic fracture.There is no further information available at the time of this report.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated:.H6: component code: mechanical (g04) - stem product was not returned for evaluation; however, pictures were provided and reviewed.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the explanted head, stem, and bearing covered in bio-debris.No further evaluation can be made.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: periprosthetic fracture of the left femur.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint was confirmed based on the provided x-ray confirming the fracture.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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