| Catalog Number |
42535006701 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651); Aseptic loosening (4883)
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| Date of Event |
03/12/2026
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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: 42502806201 - femur trabecular metal cruciate retaining (cr) standard porous -(b)(6) 42512100414 - articular surface medial congruent (mc) left 14 mm height use with tibia sizes c-d/cr femur sizes 6-7 - (b)(6).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 a patient underwent an initial left knee surgery.Approximately 5 months post-op, the patient was experiencing pain and the surgeon noted that there was loosening of the medial aspect of the tibial tray.Subsequently, the patient is planning to be revised.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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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: a1; a4; b3; b4; b5; b7; d2; d6b; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h6.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being 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 further reported that the patient was revised approximately 6 months post-op.The tibial tray was revised.The surgeon noted that the patient's bone was noted to be osteoporotic upon removing the implants.Attempts have been made and 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 is 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.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: left knee non-cemented femoral and tibial arthroplasty, loosening of the tibial component and the identified risk factors for tibial component loosening are varus alignment of the tibial component, excessive femoral component valgus alignment and generalized reduced bone mineral density.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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