| Catalog Number |
046W1AN00641 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/20/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed that the tip of the final screwdriver was fractured.Potential cause: root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to inserting the closure tops off-axis and cross threading them, leading to high forces on the driver and causing driver tip fracture.Dhr review: per dhr review, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimvie control.Device use: these devices are 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 during the surgery, a final driver stripped.However, device evaluation by the manufacturer found the tip had fractured off.A second driver was used to complete the procedure.There were no reported patient impacts.
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