| Catalog Number |
00598604701 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526); Aseptic loosening (4883)
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| Date of Event |
07/08/2025
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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: 00596601702, cruciate retaining (cr) femoral component option size g right for cemented use only, lot 63701739.90597004012, articular surface, lot 64242383.4710500394-3, optipac 40 refob bone cmt r-3, lot 826da09200.4711500396-3, optipac 60 refob bone cmt r-3, lot 836ba01425.00625006520, bone screw self-tapping 6.5 mm dia.20 mm length, lot 64106453.00625006520, bone screw self-tapping 6.5 mm dia.20 mm length, lot 64102119.G2: foreign - event occurred in united kingdom.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis.Subsequently, approximately 3 years post implantation, patient had developed pain in the right knee, and said the knee never felt quite right.Approximately 5 years post implantation, the patient described anterior knee pain along with instability.The general provider increased patient's pain medication and referred to muscular skeletal clinic.Approximately 6 years post implantation, radiological investigations confirmed loosening of the tibial component.The patient was subsequently revised.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information to report at this time.
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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, g3, h2, h6.The reported event could not be confirmed due to lack of product/information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.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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