Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 10/03/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 00-8114-000-00, cpt 12/14 size 0 cocr std, 63683211.Report source, foreign - the event occurred in (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a left hip revision procedure the head disassociated from the femoral stem taper.The locking ring and femoral head were removed and other components were used to complete the procedure, resulting in a 45 minute delay.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was not confirmed.Visual inspection of the femoral head shows some scratching inside the taper and on the etching.No other visible damage was noted.Dimensional analysis of the head was conforming to print specifications.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was 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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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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