| Catalog Number |
CP161947 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651); Aseptic loosening (4883)
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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 that approximately one (1) year post-implantation, the patient experienced bone loss with implant migration and loosening.Subsequently, a revision procedure is pending.It was noted that the patient has a higher body weight (reported to be 300+).A new triflange implant is currently in process with the manufacturer, and a revision date has not yet been scheduled.Due diligence is complete as multiple attempts were made; however, no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: us-20240189 lt triflange sz 26 item: lot: 66696668 -ti low profile screw 6.5x45mm item: 103536 lot: 325840 -ti low profile screw 6.5x45mm item: 103536 lot: 325840 -ti low profile screw 6.5x30mm item: 103533 lot: 865950 -ti lock-scr cancls 6.5x50mm item: cp161947 lot: 66103297 -ti lock-scr cancls 6.5x60mm item: cp161949 lot: 66207039 -ti lock-scr cancls 6.5x70mm item: cp161951 lot: 66428297 the customer indicated that the product remains implanted; therefore, it will not be returned 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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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: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10
no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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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