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Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/21/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when trying to impact an anchoring plate, the implant holder became disengaged from the implant and it was impossible to reposition the implant holder on the cage.The cage fractured.There was no reported patient impact.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Inspection: the returned item was evaluated.Visual inspection reveals that the cage is fractured.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet¿s control.Potential root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to off-axis or excessive forces applied during use.Device usage this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when trying to impact an anchoring plate, the implant holder became disengaged from the implant and it was impossible to reposition the implant holder on the cage.The cage fractured.There was no reported patient impact.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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