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| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
07/20/2015
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medical products and therapy date: detail of product: item # 0104555500, item name sidus stem-free shoulder, humeral head, 50- 18, lot # 2643676.The manufacturer did not receive x-rays, or other source documents for review, neither the device has been received for investigation as the patient has not been revised.The device history records were reviewed and found to be conforming.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.A cause for this specific event cannot be ascertained from the information provided.As soon as supplemental information becomes available, an updated report will be submitted.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Clinical study reported that during clinical follow-up it was found that patient having pain and radiolucency (1mm).
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Event or Problem Description
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No event update.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Part specific investigation: less than 3 similar investigated events within the last 1 month and less than 6 similar investigated events within the last 6 months prior to the event date have been found for these item numbers.Result: issue evaluation request is not required.Lot specific investigation: less than 3 similar investigated events for the same lot numbers have been found.Result: issue evaluation request is not required.Review of event description: it was reported that the sidus was implanted on the right side on (b)(6) 2013 and during clinical follow-up after 2 and 5 years, it was found that patient is having pain and radiolucency (1mm).Patient takes daily pain medication.Review of received data: no medical data such as x-rays or surgical notes received.Cfr report: pre-op: primary diagnosis: osteoarthritis.Bone quality: scelerotic.No impact to patient on 3 months follow-up on (b)(6) 2019.No impact to patient on 6 months follow-up on (b)(6) 2014.1 year follow-up on (b)(6) 2014: patient takes daily medication.Patient reports moderate pain and discomfort.Patient reported extreme pain and 1mm radiolucency observed on 2 year follow-up on (b)(6) 2015.Patient takes daily medication.Patient reported extreme pain on 5 year follow-up on (b)(6) 2018 (ases score 22.7).Devices analysis: no product was returned to zimmer biomet for in-depth analysis as it remains implanted.Review of product documentation: these devices are intended for treatment.Dhr review: the quality records show that all specified characteristics (material, dimensions, surface, etc.) have met the specifications valid at the time of production.Conclusion summary: it was reported that the sidus was implanted on jul 26, 2013 and during clinical follow-up after 1, 2 and 5 years, it was found that patient is having pain and radiolucency (1mm).Patient takes daily pain medication.The investigation results did not identify a non-conformance or a complaint out of box (coob).The quality records show that all specified characteristics (material, dimensions, surface, etc.) have met the specifications valid at the time of production.Neither x-rays nor any other medical documents were received; therefore the condition of the components is unknown.Patient factors that may affect the performance of the components such as activity level, type of activity (low impact vs.High impact), and relevant medical history are unknown.Adherence to rehabilitation protocol remains unknown.Moreover, pain cannot be related to a specific failure mode and can have numerous causes.Therefore, based on the available information, an exact root cause cannot be determined.The need for corrective measures is not indicated and zimmer gmbh considers this case as closed.Zimmer biomet's reference number of this file is (b)(4).
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