Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Corroded (1131); Material Erosion (1214); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Local Reaction (2035); Swelling (2091); Tissue Damage (2104); Reaction (2414); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 01/23/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: m2a-magnum pf cup, # item us157852, lot 768350.Taperloc por fmrl, # item 103200, lot 005640.M2a-magnum tpr inserter, # item 139254, lot unk.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event; please see associated reports: 0001825034-2018-09547.It is unknown if product will be returning to zimmer biomet and 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 the patient underwent a revision approximately eight years post initial surgery due to elevated metal ions.During the revision surgery, the surgeon noted a large murky fluid collection and stained synovial tissue in the posterior capsule as well as clear trunnion corrosion.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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 new information received.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: m2a-magnum tpr inserter # item 139254 lot 615530.The event was confirmed with medical records received.Ebl 200ml, frozen sections negative for acute inflammation, patient presented with pain and swelling with elevated metal ions, murky fluid encountered, but no pseudocapsule, trunnion corrosion noted without damage to the trunnion, femoral and acetabular components well-fixed.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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Event Description
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No additional information on the reported event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Final: this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.One m2a-magnum mod hd sz 46mm was returned and evaluated.Upon visual inspection there was scuffing on the outside diameter and visible debris inside of the taper.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Root cause of the event could not 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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It was reported that the patient underwent a revision approximately eight years post initial surgery due to pain, swelling, and elevated metal ions.During the revision surgery, the surgeon noted a large murky fluid collection and stained synovial tissue in the posterior capsule as well as clear trunnion corrosion and tissue damage.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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