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Device Problems
Degraded (1153); Fracture (1260); Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product identification necessary to review manufacturing history was not provided.Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.There are warnings in the package insert that this type of event may occur.Under precaution it states, "instrument that have experience use of excessive force are susceptible to fracture'.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the inserter was damaged upon impaction.A second inserter was used to complete the procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being filed to report additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The complaint sample was evaluated and reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection of the returned sample shows minimal damage to the threads.Threads were found to conform to specifications.Device history record was reviewed and no deviations or anomalies were found that would lead to the reported event.A root cause cannot be identified with the information provided.A summary of the investigation has been sent to the complainant.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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