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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2019-01178, 0002648920-2019-00213.Articular surface with locking screw item# 00599404012 lot# 63533554, stemmed tibial component precoat item# 00598004701 lot# 63669686, femoral component size f right item# 00599401692 lot# 63709723, stem extension straight 16mm dia x 100mm l item# 00598801016 lot# 63612046.The reported event was confirmed as articular surface and supporting screw were returned and visual evaluation of the returned product exhibits signs of wear (nicked, gouged, micro motion).The threads on the tip of the supporting screw was found slightly damaged.Initial op notes and first revision surgery op notes were not provided.Second revision op notes demonstrated that the patient was revised due to pain and instability.During the revision, in the area of the medial collateral ligament, there is evidence of few but existing mild changes due to metallosis.The screw was disassociated and removed.A new articular surface with the same size was implanted.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no related deviations / anomalies identified.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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