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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 |
05/14/2021
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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 during final tightening the tip of the screwdriver broke off.The broken piece was retrieved.Another screwdriver was used to complete the case.There was no impact to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrections in e1 and h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed the tip has fractured off.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 due to off-axis forces applied during use.Dhr review: per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet control.Device use: this device is used for treatment.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 during final tightening the tip of the screwdriver broke off.The broken piece was retrieved.Another screwdriver was used to complete the case.There was no impact to the patient.
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