| Catalog Number |
42538000601 |
| 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 |
03/04/2026
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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: 42518200609 - partial articular surface left medial size f 9 mm thickness - 65370712.42558000501 - partial femur cemented size 5 left medial - 66796858.G2 : foreign country : australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial bilateral ppk surgery.Subsequently, the patient complained of proximal tibial pain on the left and was revised due to pain and tibial loosening approximately 1 year post-op.The surgeon noted there was slight tibial micromotion.All components were revised.All available information has been provided.
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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 information.The following sections were updated:
b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6
the event cannot be confirmed.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.X-rays were provided and reviewed by third party health care professional.Review of the records showed a thin linear radiolucency at the tibial component cement-bone and metal bone interfaces are nonspecific but would be of concern for loosening of the tibial component if new or progressive.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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