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| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
03/07/2022
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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).The complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that device was not locking with mating device.No further information is available.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g4, g7, h1, h2, h3, h6, h9, h10.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned device shows signs of repeated use and damage to the distal surface.The locking/dovetail feature was found to be flared out.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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