Catalog Number 110031431 |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 12/09/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device location is unknown.The investigation is in process.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 trial humeral tray stem broke off during final explantation of trials.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated.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 event information available at the time of this report.
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Event Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product identified that the post of tray fractured and was not returned.Heavy gouges as shown on the device.Scanning electron microscope (sem) analysis shows fracture surface artifacts of hackle marks and river lines indicate an overload fracture.The score marks noted are likely post-fracture damage however this cannot be determined with certainty.Device history record (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 event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined this product should not have been reported under this mfr number.Additionally, this event is now considered to be not reportable.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.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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