| Catalog Number |
00811400218 |
| 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 |
04/26/2025
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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 days post implantation due to a peri-prosthetic fracture from a fall.There is no further 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;g3;h2;h3;h4;h6.H6: component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ stem.No product was returned; however, a picture was provided and reviewed.Visual examination of the provided picture identified that the explanted stem was covered in bio-debris.No further evaluation can be made from the provided picture.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: periprosthetic fracture and possible loosening of the acetabular cup.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The complaint is confirmed based on x-ray findings.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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