| Catalog Number |
42502806202 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Aseptic loosening (4883)
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| Date of Event |
05/20/2025
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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 - event occurred in australia.H6: component code: mechanical (g04) - femur 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 that the patient underwent a right knee revision approximately 1 year and 6 months post implantation due to femoral loosening.It was reported that no further 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.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h11.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.X-rays were provided and reviewed by mmi.They state that radiolucency is noted along the medial femoral condyle bone-metal interface, and to a lesser extent laterally, which may reflect osteolysis and implant loosening.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The complaint cannot be 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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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