| Catalog Number |
574202070 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Aseptic loosening (4883); Periprosthetic fracture (4902)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2026
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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 the patient underwent an initial hip procedure.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision approximately 6 weeks later due to periprosthetic fracture.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.G2: foreign - event occurred in australia.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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No further information 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 {update/corrected}.Updated: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: single ap radiograph of the right hip demonstrates the presence of total hip arthroplasty prosthesis and intertrochanteric fracture with proximal displacement of the lesser trochanter fracture fragment.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 for trends.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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