| Catalog Number |
902572 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Failure to Advance (2524); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/21/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Foreign - event occurred in (b)(6).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.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 or Problem Description
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It was reported approximately four (4) weeks ago during a rotator cuff repair surgery, the device failed to advance through the cortex.The surgeon tried two (2) devices, one (1) broke and one (1) bent.There was a thirty (30) minute delay while the surgeon located and removed the broken part from the patient.Surgeon used a third device to complete the surgery with no issues.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d9; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the returned product identified the screws have either been bent or fractured.Medical records were not provided.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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event or Problem 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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