Catalog Number 115396 |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/31/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Hospital would not return fx portion.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a comprehensive reverse total shoulder the central screw; manufactured of implant grade material, was broken upon insertion.The patient retained the fractured portion.No medical intervention, adverse impact on the patient, or delay to surgery.No further information is available at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to 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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Event Description
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No further information available at the time of this reporting.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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