| Catalog Number |
046W1AN00641 |
| 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 |
10/20/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tips of three final drivers broke off in a blocker intra-operatively.The tips were recovered and the procedure was completed using another final driver.There were no reported patient impacts.This is report one of three for this event.
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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.Reference report 3003853072-2021-00123.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrections in d4: udi number and h3.Additional information in h4 and h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed the tips of the 3 final screwdrivers were fractured.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: per dhr review, the parts were likely conforming when they 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, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tips of three final drivers broke off in a blocker intra-operatively.The tips were recovered and the procedure was completed using another final driver.There were no reported patient impacts.This is report one of three for this event.
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