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Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/16/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: italy.The device will not be returned for analysis as it¿s location is not known; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted h3 other text : device location is unknown.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the insert does not fit in the seat.This event occurred outside of surgery and therefore there was no injury, no additional medical intervention, and no delay.No conditions contributed to the event and correct surgical technique was utilized.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a procedure, the liner would not seat.There was no injury to the patient, medical intervention or delay reported.In addition, there was no contributing factors and the correct surgical technique was utilized.The procedure was completed using another liner.There is no additional 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual examination of the returned product identified anti rotation scallops show possible tool trim marks on the underside from manufacturing and deburring process.The scallops appear to have a chamfer from tool deburring and no indentation or deformation were noted.Elevated rim has indentation line.Taper between locking feature and scallops has indentation marks from attempted use.No other damage was noted.Anti rotation diameter surface was checked with the angled liner.Liner was found to seat in the gage as intended.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event Description
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There is no update to the prior event description provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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