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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/27/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The product has been returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 surgeon prepared for the implant as he normally does and upon implantation, the implant was found to be too small and not usable.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual examination of the returned product identified the stem to be in pristine condition.No damage was observed to the porous coating or scratching on the collar, neck, and taper.Additionally the device was dimensionally analyzed, the overall length was measured to identify the device, see the attached result.A measurement of 6.3535in falls within the print criteria for a 13x145mm stem.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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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