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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Positioning Problem (3009)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Periprosthetic fracture (4902)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by 411 that a patient underwent a left/right segment arthroplasty.The patient is now being considered for a revision procedure at an unknown date for an unspecified reason.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Suggested component code- mechanical (g04): stem.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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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: b5; d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: noncemented right total hip arthroplasty with displaced periprosthetic proximal femoral metadiaphysis fracture.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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It was reported that following an arthroplasty, the patient sustained a femoral bone fracture and was being considered for revision.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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