Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/28/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Foreign: india.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while pulling the button from femoral side the sutures snapped out.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual evaluation of the returned device showed it had broken sutures and a damaged button.Sharp edges were identified, however, it is unknown if this damage was sustained during implanting or explanting.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information 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.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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