| Catalog Number |
11-301101 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unequal Limb Length (4534)
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| Date of Event |
02/25/2026
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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: cat# 650-0660 lot# 3239463 delta ceramic fem hd 36/-3mm.G2: foreign ¿ event occurred in australia.H6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ stem.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 approximately two weeks post-implantation, the patient underwent a hip revision due to leg length discrepancy.The patients leg was considerably longer, approximately 20 mm, so the surgeon decided to remove the proximal body of the stem and reduce the leg length discrepancy by 10 mm.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information is 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: h2; h3; h6.Complaint is not confirmed.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Radiographs were provided and not sent to radiology as a full leg length image would be required to confirm leg length discrepancy.Sending the provided x-ray would not enhance the investigation.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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