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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
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Patient Problems
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Blood Loss (2597)
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Event Date 10/14/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 11-301331 arcos con sz a hi 70mm 490360.A follow up mdr report will be submitted, once the investigation has been completed.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report(s): 0001825034-2018-00789.Investigation in process.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a right hip revision, the patient experienced extension of a previous periprosthetic fracture as the stem was impacted.A plate, screws, and cables were implanted to fix the fracture.The patient required a blood transfusion due to an estimated blood loss of 1100-1500 ml during the procedure.No further information has been provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The follow up report is submitted to relay additional information received.The complaint was confirmed based on the surgical op notes and x-rays that were provided.X-ray review shows the distal tip of hip arthroplasty noted with a periprosthetic fracture fragment medially which extends to the medial cortex, but this may just be a bone fragment related to surgery.Device history record reviewed and identified no deviations or anomalies.A root cause of the reported issue is unable to 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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