| Catalog Number |
802202803 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fall (1848); Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
06/13/2025
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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).D11: 00500105000, bipolar metal shell 50 mm od, 65958822.00500105028, liner 28 mm i.D.For use with 50/51/52 mm o.D.Shells, 65721595.G2 foreign: australia.H6 suggested component code: mechanical (g04) - head.The device will not be returned for analysis, as the device was discarded by the customer; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial, left hip arthroplasty.Approximately 2 (two) months later, the stem disassociated from the head after the patient fell, leading to a revision.The head, liner and cup were removed and replaced.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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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/corrected.Updated: h2; h3; h4; h6.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: the femoral stem component has dissociated from the inner head component at the femoral taper.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 available at the time of this report.
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