UNKNOWN ZIMMER HARRIS/GALANTE CUP
Report
- Report Number
- 0001822565-2016-03995
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- October 31, 2016
- Date of Event
- October 10, 2016
- Report Date
- September 27, 2017
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER, INC.
- Product Code
- KWZ
- PMA / PMN Number
- PN/A
- Removal / Correction Number
- N/A
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
CURRENT INFORMATION IS INSUFFICIENT TO PERMIT A CONCLUSION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT. THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. THIS REPORT IS NUMBER 2 OF 3 MDRS FILED FOR THE SAME EVENT (REFERENCE 0001822565-2016-04355 AND 0001822565-2016-03994).
THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. REPORTED EVENT WAS UNABLE TO BE CONFIRMED. DHR REVIEW WAS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED AS THE ITEM AND LOT NUMBER OF THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN. ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AS THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE THE REPORTED EVENT WAS NOT PROVIDED. 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.
THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. 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 WAS REVISED DUE TO POLY WEAR. DURING THE SURGERY, THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE SHELL WAS DAMAGED WHILE THE NEW LINER WAS BEING INSERTED. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE CUP AND HEAD WERE ALSO REVISED.
IT IS REPORTED THE PATIENT IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR A REVISION ON AN UNKNOWN DAY FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 718520 | UNKNOWN ZIMMER HARRIS/GALANTE CUP | HIP PROSTHESIS | KWZ | ZIMMER, INC. |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 YR | Hospitalization| O| R |