EXPLOR 10X22MM IMPLANT HEAD
Report
- Report Number
- 0001825034-2024-01725
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 1, 2024
- Date of Event
- May 22, 2024
- Report Date
- December 16, 2024
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
- Product Code
- KWI
- PMA / PMN Number
- K051385
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NO
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
(B)(4). D10 - MEDICAL PRODUCT: CATALOG #: 11-210061, EXPLOR 6X24MM IMPL STEM W/SCR, LOT # 508660. G2: NORWAY. H3: CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION, AS THE DEVICE REMAINS IMPLANTED. THE INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.
(B)(4). UPDATED: B1, B4, B5, D2, D4 (EXP DATE, UDI), G3, H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H11. MECHANICAL (G04) - HEAD. REPORTED EVENT WAS UNABLE TO BE CONFIRMED DUE TO LIMITED INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER. DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS REVIEWED AND NO DISCREPANCIES RELEVANT TO THE REPORTED EVENT WERE FOUND. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT 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.
(B)(4). 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.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD LOOSENING OF THE HEAD COMPONENT IN RELATION TO RADIAL STEM WITH 2MM LATERALIZATION AND SCREW LOOSENING. NO INTERVENTION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DATE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD INITIAL SURGERY APPROXIMATELY 9 YEARS AGO. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT HAD DISASSOCIATION OF THE HEAD IN RELATION TO THE STEM ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO. THERE WAS NO TREATMENT GIVEN AS OF NOW AND NONE PLANNED.
IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE INITIAL SURGERY WAS PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY 9 YEARS AGO. PATIENT WAS ALSO NOTED TO HAVE MODERATE ARTHROSIS GLOBALLY. NO INTERVENTION IS PLANNED TO DATE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 973538 | EXPLOR 10X22MM IMPLANT HEAD | EXTREMITY IMPLANT | KWI | ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. | N/A | 770360 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown | Required Intervention| H |