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Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 01/01/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.Event date - 2016.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under care and handling of instruments, it states, "surgical instruments and instrument cases are susceptible to damage for a variety of reasons including prolonged use, misuse, rough or improper handling.".
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a total hip arthroplasty, the inserter fractured during impaction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow up report is being filed to relay additional information.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Concomitant medical products: therapy date; unknown date in 2016, unknown acetabular cup catalog#: ni, lot#: ni.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed, as the distal threads of the device were noted to be fractured.The fracture pattern of the threads is consistent to that of bending overload; however, a conclusive root cause could not be determined.The dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.A summary of the investigation has been sent to the complainant.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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It was reported that during a total hip arthroplasty, the inserter fractured during impaction.The fractured piece remained in the cup; therefore, the cup was removed and replaced.No additional patient consequences have been reported.
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