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42512100610 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/16/2025
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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: unknown size e tibia lot# unk.Unknown size 9 femur lot# unk.G2: australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device was requested but not returned by the facility.The investigation is in process.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 the hcp completed the case without manufacturer awareness.The manufacturer rep was not notified of the surgery ahead of time.Upon receiving usage notification, the manufacturer rep noticed the articular surface inserted was not compatible with chosen femoral implant.A revision surgery to complete a poly exchange, to a fully compatible articular surface was completed without issue.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: a1; a2; a3; b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6.The reported event could not be confirmed.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.Medical records were not provided.Root cause has been identified as off label use between item 42512100610 lot 65712648 (psn mc ve asf l 10mm 4-5/ef) and item 42502806601 lot 67093604 (femur trabecular metal cruciate retaining (cr) standard porous) and these are not compatible as per ifu.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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