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It was reported that during the procedure the stem was reinserted, and it sank, so the surgeon decided to use a stem that was one size larger.There was a 5 to 10 minute delay in the surgery to replace the product.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.The product was returned for investigation, but it is overall inconspicuous.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history found no additional related complaints for this item and the reported part and lot combination.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations; therefore is it not expected that a manufacturing issue led or contributed to the reported event.However, since the cause may be multifactorial, consisting of patient- and procedure-related factors, a definitive root cause could not be identified.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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