Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Degraded (1153); Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/01/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 hex screwdriver was stripped and fractured.No foreign bodies were retained.No known impact or consequence to the patient.There was no surgical delay.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Event Description
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It was further reported that the surgery was not completed with a second device as the instrument broke while taking the last screw out.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it was discarded.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided picture identified that the device is fractured.As the product was not returned an additional evaluation could not be performed.The device history record was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.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 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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