Catalog Number 42517000303 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/15/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an initial total knee procedure, the tibial articular surface provisional instrument was chipped and unable to be inserted during the trialing process.There was no patient impact and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.It was reported that no further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: medical product: mc tibial articular surface provisional left size 4-5 cd top: catalog#42517100310, lot#ni.Multiple mdr reports have been filed for this report; please see associated report: 0001822565-2023-03419.The product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.H3 other text : see h10 narrative.
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Event Description
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No additional information.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: suggested component code: mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom.The reported event was confirmed via provided photographs.Visual examination of the pictures identified the unit as chipped.A review of the device history records could not be performed as lot number was not provided.A definitive root cause could not 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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections have been updated: b4; b5; d1; d2; d4; d9; d10; g3; g4; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.D10: medical product: mc tibial articular surface provisional left size 4-5 cd top: catalog#42517100310, lot#65120752 the product has been received by zimmer biomet and prompted a review of the previously reported investigation results.The investigation is in process.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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No further event information at time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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