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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/26/2022
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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 complainant has not yet indicated whether the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the tibial impactor fractured while impacting the tibia.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Attempts have been made, however, no additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6 - component code - proposed code is mechanical (g04) - impactor.Visual examination of the returned impactor showed signs of repeated use and the distal end of the device had fractured off.Upon further analysis, river line artifacts were identified, which were indicative of bending overload mode of fracture.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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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