| Catalog Number |
TSVWH10 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
02/04/2021
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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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Zimmer biomet (b)(4).Additional 510(k) numbers are k011028 and k013227.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the implant was removed due to the implant becoming fractured.Patient heard a crunch while eating resulting in the crown falling off.Patient will return for a replacement implant in the future.Tooth #19.
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Event or Problem Description
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There is no update to the original complaint description provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One (1) impl tapered scr-v ha 4.7 mm 4.5mm 10mm (tsvwh10) was returned for investigation.Visual evaluation of the as returned product identified the implant fractured at the collar.Dried blood debris on the external threads.Functional testing to recreate the reported event could not be performed due to the nature of the device & event.A pre-existing condition noted on the per was unknown bone density type.The reported device was located on tooth # 19 (universal) and was used for approximately 9 years, and 8 months.The customer did not provide any pictures or x-rays.Review of appropriate documentation: instructions for use for tapered screw-vent® and trabecular metal¿ implants 4869 rev 9 ¿ 10/19.Information identified: contraindications, warnings.Dhr review: dhr review was completed for the subject lot number (61782901).It was confirmed that all operations and inspections were executed as per applicable procedure.No deviations or non-conformances, which could have caused or contributed to the reported event was noted as part of the dhr.Lot was inspected and passed all acceptance criteria by qa.Complaint history review: complaint history review was performed for the reported lot number (61782901) for similar event and no other complaint was identified.Review completed utilizing keywords: fracture implant.Post market trend review: feb post market trending was reviewed and there were no actionable events or corrective actions for the reported event (fracture implant) or product (tsvwh10).No actionable items have been triggered that will affect complaint handling on our end for this month.Based on the available information, device malfunction did occur and the reported event was confirmed.
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