Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Failure to Fire (2610); Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/23/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the anchor came out of the box and the plastic sleeve was slid halfway down the shaft.It would move upwards but was very difficult and hard to slide.It was not able to be slid downwards to its normal start position closer to the tip.Deployment was attempted but the shaft bent and the anchor was not implanted.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).Customer 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).Customer 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the anchor came out of the box and the plastic sleeve was slid halfway down the shaft.It would move upwards but was very difficult and hard to slide.It was not able to be slid downwards to its normal start position closer to the tip.Deployment was attempted but the shaft bent and the anchor was not implanted.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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