| Catalog Number |
010000665 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
06/30/2025
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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).D10: biomet devices: 010000665 j7895667 g7 shell, 110024464 67159118 g7 dual mobility acetabular system 44mm bearing, 110031012 67109069 poly, 192412 66830812 bimetric stem, 163660 j7823233 modular head -6mm neck.The device will not be returned for analysis, as the device remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a patient underwent left total hip arthroplasty.Subsequently the patient felt a sharp pain and a pop for a couple of days and then it went away.Patient scheduled an appointment, and the clinic took an x-ray where it was determined the dual mobility liner had dissociated.Subsequently, a revision occurred on approximately one and a half months after initial implantation due to the dual mobility liner disassociated from the cup.The cup and stem were retained, while the dual mobility components were revised.
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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: g3; h1; h2; h3; h6.The reported event was confirmed by review of x-rays.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: patient felt a sharp pain, had it for a couple days and it went away.Scheduled an appointment & clinic took an x-ray.Determined the dual mobility liner had dissociated.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Images were not submitted for radiology review as notes provided sufficient information on event.Cup was not returned.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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