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185204 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Corroded (1131)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Metal Related Pathology (4530); High metal ion levels (4847)
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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 patient has metallosis in right knee approximately 10 years post implantation.No intervention has been reported to date.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2 foreign - italy.Customer has indicated that the product not be returned to zimmer biomet as it is still implanted.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: a1, a4, b5, b7, d6; g3; h2; h6.The following section was corrected: a2.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported patient shows increased levels of cobal and chromium which legal attributes to the total knee components.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information is 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: b4, b5; g3; h2; h6
- no devices were received; therefore the condition of the components is unknown.- review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.- this device is used for treatment.- the reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.-review of complaint history found no additional related issues for these items and the reported part and lot combinations.-the operative notes do not suggest any intra operative complications when the devices were implanted.Lab report (dated (b)(6)2021, (b)(6) 2022, (b)(6) 2023 and (b)(6) 2024) state that the cobalt and chromium levels were above the normal range.X-rays review state that there is persistent widening of femoral tibial joint space and mild calcifications within joint space.-root cause cannot be determined.-no corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.Complaint is confirmed
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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