| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Aseptic loosening (4883)
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| Date of Event |
01/26/2026
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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 - concomitant devices - nexgen articular surface size ef 12mm catalog#: 00596403212, lot#: 64541086, nexgen standard all poly patella size 29mm catalog#: 00597206529, lot#: 63932359, nexgen option femoral component size e left catalog#: 00576401551, lot#: 64411102.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 the patient underwent a knee arthroplasty revision due to pain and tibial loosening.Upon removal, the tibia was noted to be grossly loose with no cement adhered to the titanium surface.Attempts have been made, however, no additional information is available.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information 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 and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.The following sections were corrected: a1, a2, h4.Visual evaluation of a picture provided showed a tibial component with bio-debris present, however, the reported event could not be confirmed.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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