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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. GLENOSPHERE FORCEPS; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. GLENOSPHERE FORCEPS; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER Back to Search Results
Model Number 406236
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the glenoid head inserter fractured during the insertion of the implant.No adverse event has been reported as a result of the malfunction.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information is available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10 complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Product was identified by the etch on one of the handles.The device shows signs of use in the form of cosmetic blemishes and tape on one of the handles.One of the prongs is fractured completely.There are scuffs and scratches near the prongs on the bottom side of the forceps.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.A summary of the investigation has been sent to the complainant.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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Brand Name
GLENOSPHERE FORCEPS
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key14250232
Report Number0001825034-2022-00984
Device Sequence Number11833719
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier00880304509733
UDI-Public(01)00880304509733(11)181012(10)694620
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StatePA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K193373
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/20/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number406236
Device Catalogue Number406236
Device Lot Number694620
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer04/15/2022
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/11/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/25/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/29/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/20/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/12/2018
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age73 YR
Patient SexMale
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