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Device Problems
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535); Failure to Cut (2587)
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Patient Problems
Laceration(s) (1946); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is recorded with zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed as an initial report.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 during surgery the wrong thickness of graft was taken with the desired setting selected.There was unspecified patient impact.Due diligence is in process.No further information is available at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the dermatome took the wrong thickness when grafting and an additional graft was required to complete the procedure.Event occurred during surgery on an unknown date.There was no reported patient harm, or delay.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined the thickness control part was out of calibration specifications.The device was properly calibrated and resolved the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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