| Catalog Number |
1200-2722 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
10/13/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to removed and replace an altius screw that fractured about three months post-operatively.It is unknown if there were any contributing factors associated with the fracture.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is confirmed for fractured.Medical records were not provided for review.Per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet control.No actions required.This event is not related to any current actions or recalls or product holds.Root cause is unable to 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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