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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
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| Date of Event |
01/16/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the punch does not create a complete hole in the vein, but instead tears off the vessel and causes massive bleeding.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Procode: lry.Report source: foreign - (b)(6).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.D2 - device product code: lry.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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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