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Device Problems
Overheating of Device (1437); Battery Problem (2885)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/20/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.E1 telephone number: (b)(6).G2 country: thailand.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an instrument check prior to surgery the battery has a shock and generated heat.There was no patient involvement.Due diligence is in process and there is no additional information available.There was no adverse event associated with this malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an instrument check prior to surgery the battery has a shock and generated heat.There was no damage to the battery or battery pack.There was no harm due to the battery overheating.Due diligence is complete and there is no additional information available.There was no adverse event associated with the malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Functional testing found the device would not power on with the original battery pack but did power on and function normally in both modes when connected to a lab battery pack.Visual inspection of the interior of the pack found the batteries had leaked electrolyte inside of the pack.The batteries were installed in the correct orientation inside the pack.There did not appear to be damage to the wiring of the pack.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to manufacturing issue.The event is confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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 additional information available regarding the event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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