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Device Problem
Compatibility Problem (2960)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 11/09/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Femoral stem beaded fullcoat 12/14 neck taper std.Body std.Offset size 16 16 mm distal dia.160 mm length.(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: item# 00877502801 biolox⮠delta, ceramic femoral head, s, 㸠28/-3.5, taper 12/14 lot# 2944874.Item# 14-107017 frdm cnstr hd 36mm t12/14 -3mm lot# 182610.Item# 14-107018 frdm cnstr hd 36mm t12/14 std lot# 112320.Item# 010000984 g7 freedom const e1 lnr 36mm f lot# 3266331.Item# 110010245 g7 osseoti 4 hole shell 54mm f lot# 6336052.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it remains implanted.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 taper on the stem would not engage with the femoral head.Due to this issue the liner was removed, and a different liner was implanted.Delay of procedure: 60 minutes.Attempts to obtain additional information was made; however, none was available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event was confirmed by review of returned heads which indicate biomet heads were used with zimmer stem.Biomet head is not compatible with zimmer stem.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Investigation results concluded that the reported event was due to intentional off-label, unapproved, or contraindicated use-user error.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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