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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Naturally Worn (2988); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
01/10/2020
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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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(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient was revised due to the locking screw being loose.According to surgeon during revision they saw that the screw looked "compressed".They tried to change the insert and insert a new locking screw.When they tightened it with the lcck momentum key the screw fractured.They decided to do a total revision and revised all components.There is no additional information at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned articular surface shows signs of use.However, locking screw involved in these event was not returned; therefore, no further evaluation can be performed.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Per package insert 87-6203-453-23: 'loosening or fracture/damage of the prosthetic knee components or surrounding tissues' is known adverse effect of the system.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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