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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060)
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| Date of Event |
04/02/2021
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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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(b)(4).Medical product: catalog #: 00234702022, cortical bone screw selftapping hex head, lot # 63963923 x 4.Catalog #: 00235901635, 3.5 mm locking screw 16 mm length, lot # 63985493 x 3.Report source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its not being returned by the hospital.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an internal fixation of the right clavicle fracture approximately 9 months ago.Postoperative c-arm fluoroscopy showed that the fracture was in good alignment and line, and the internal fixation position was good.About 5 months ago, patient returned to the hospital for examination and found the pain caused by the fractured plate.Then, approximately 4 months ago the patient was re- operated on to remove the fractured plate due to pain.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was confirmed as medical records stated that the middle section of the steel plate was broken, the fracture end displaced, hyperplasia of some scar tissues at the fracture end was seen, and some bone defects were seen at the back.Radiographs also noted ap scalp film from a chest ct demonstrates fracture of the plate along its mid aspect.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause could not 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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