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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Positioning Failure (1158); Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/05/2022
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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).Customer has indicated that the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 a surgeon failed to insert an articular surface during a procedure.The surgeon confirmed that the posterior central slit on the backside of the articular surface was slightly deformed.Subsequently, an 11mm articular surface was used to complete the procedure.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of use and the dovetail feature was flared out.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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