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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
06/19/2020
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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).The complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.The event was initially reported under the wrong mfr number: 0001822565-2020-02603.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the surgeon attempted to drill a pilot hole through the cut guide.The drill bit appeared to have cold-welded to the cut guide.There was no patient injury as a result of the event.Attempt for further information has been made, but 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.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned device shows signs of repeated use and ite drill pin is lodged in one of the pilot holes.Device history record (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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