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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/13/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a fixation pin fractured during distraction of the disc space during surgery.Another fixation pin was used to complete the case.There was no reported impact on the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information and initially corrected information.Summary: the complaint is confirmed for one (1) of one (1) returned fixation pin (pn ig008r) for the failure of fractured.Medical records were not provided for review.Device evaluation: visual inspection of the device reveals that it is fractured at the head.Potential cause: root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.It could also be attributed to off-axis forces applied during use.Dhr review and related actions: 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.Device use: this device is used for treatment.A follow-up report will be submitted if new information is received that changes the information provided in this report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a fixation pin fractured during distraction of the disc space during surgery.Another fixation pin was used to complete the case.There was no reported impact on the patient.
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