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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 |
09/06/2022
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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 articular surface would not lock onto the tibial implant.A second articular surface was used to complete the procedure.Delay of less than 15 minutes.No patient impact.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: india.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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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 articular surface identified signs of use (impact marks) and the dovetail was found to be compressed and flared out.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.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 for inserting the articular surface are provided in the surgical technique.The root cause is attributed to use error.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.Complaint is confirmed a summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying observations from the completed investigation, 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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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