Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Difficult to Remove (1528)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 01/17/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical devices: m2a-magnum mod hd # item 157444 lot 012410.Ref 103204 lot 060690 taperloc femoral 10x140mm.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2019-03064.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 during a revision surgery, the femoral head could not be released from the taper neck, leading to revision of the well-fixed femoral stem.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Medical records were received, however the event could not be confirmed.Medical records noted stem was well fixed.After multiple attempts, the stem was able to be removed.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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