| Catalog Number |
00811400100 |
| 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 |
09/23/2025
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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: liner 28 mm i.D.For use with 50/51/52 mm o.D.Shells.Item: 00500105028.Lot: 65745168.Shell 50 mm o.D.Item: 00500105000.Lot: 65828611.Femoral head 12/14 taper 28 mm diameter +0 mm neck length.Item: 802202802.Lot: 3155947.Allen medullary cement plugs.Item: 00801102024.Lot: 66032748.G2: australia.H6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.The product was requested but was not returned by the hospital and will therefore not be sent to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a hip revision approximately 1-year post implantation due to implant loosening.No additional information available for the reported event.
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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; h2; h3; h6.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: left hip hemiarthroplasty with thin radiolucent lines at the bone-cement interface around the femoral stem.The findings are indeterminate and may represent fibrous in-growth.Comparison with prior images would be necessary to evaluate for progressive/new lucencies that would suggest loosening.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 trends.
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Event or Problem Description
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Due diligence is complete as multiple attempts were made; however, no further information is available.
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