It was reported that the surgeon confirmed the plate (manufactured by zimmer) was broken on (b)(6) 2019 thus, the revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2019 by explanting the plate and replacing from the stem (p/n: 3l92500) to the s-rom a stem.
Synostosis at the distal end of the stem was severe and could not be removed with a slap hammer, and also it could not be removed with a chisel.
The surgeon attempted to remove via eto, it could not be removed.
As a result, the condition of at the proximal femoral got worse because there were also screw holes, the surgeon replaced from the stem in question to the s rom a stem.
The surgery was completed 60 minutes delay.
No further information is available.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).
Investigation summary == > no device associated with this report was received for examination.
Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.
Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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