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Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: canada.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 there was a chip missing out of the broach, the device had fractured.The hospital suspects it happened during reprocessing which has caused the device to be unusable.There was no patient impact or involvement.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Tprlc 133 mp rasp 16x117mm, part # 51-206160 from lot zb161002, was returned and evaluated against the complaint.The size and lot etching on the returned device was verified to match the complaint.Visual inspection found a chip in the coating between the teeth.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Reported event did not occur in the operating room or as part of a medical procedure.A definitive root cause cannot 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.
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Event Description
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There is no update to the prior event description provided.
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