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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/10/2022
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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 during the surgery the surgeon was trialing and when he removed the trial bearing a small part of it chipped.No delay or reported health consequences to patient.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source - foreign: canada.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b2, b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing that could be related to the reported event.Visual examination of the returned product confirmed the reported fracture.A piece has broken away from the main body (piece not returned).There are signs of other damage to the trial bearing which could be attributed to its amount of use, however from visual examination, it could not be determined how the fracture was caused.Device is used for treatment.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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