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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); 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 |
06/20/2022
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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 the poly insert was fractured and was unable to be assembled with the cup.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: unknown cup.Report source: foreign country: canada.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, due to the location of the device is unknown.The investigation is in process.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.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified nicks, gouges, and scratches from attempted implant to the inner and outer spherical surfaces, anti rotation scallops, and locking feature.Burrs were noted on the locking feature with deformation from impacts during attempting to implant.No crack or fracture of the poly was found.No other damage noted.The previous root cause remains the same.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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