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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 |
04/26/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the implant could not be locked when it was installed with the designated installation tool and a separate implant was used to complete the surgery.There was no surgical delay.The surgical technique was utilized.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 42532007502, tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size f, 64884837.Report source: foreign country: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr 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.Visual examination of the returned product shows that the dovetail feature is compressed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.Detailed instructions are provided in the surgical technique.The root cause is attributed to user error.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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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