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Device Problems
Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071); Failure to Power Up (1476)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 06/28/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that, outside of surgery on (b)(6) 2023, the unit has no power.It was confirmed that the power inlet module fuse was burnt.There was no patient involved, nor impact to patient and/ or user.Due diligence information complete.No additional information available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Evaluation and investigation are in process.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental report will be filed.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under: (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.Review of the most recent repair record determined the unit was confirmed to not power on.One of the power inlet module fuses was found to be burnt.The power inlet module was replaced and resolved the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to a poor connection at the fuse spring terminal-to-fuse is the root cause for the fuse drawer thermal issues during use.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.Upon review of our reporting decision on blown fuses exhibiting signs of overheating.A review of all complaints for this product indicates that there has never been an event that has resulted in a death, serious injury, and/or actual fire when the fuse has blown or fuse drawer deformation.Therefore, zimmer biomet will not be reporting this failure mode going forward.
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Event Description
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No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.No additional event information available.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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