Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/20/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported during knee arthroplasty that while the surgeon was inserting the articular surface, the locking mechanism was not functioning correctly.Another articular surface was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 - concomitant devices - persona cemented stemmed tibial component left size d catalog #: 42532006701, lot #: 66072637.G2 - report source - foreign: event occurred in saudi arabia.The complainant has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device was discarded.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.H3 other text: investigation incomplete.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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