| Catalog Number |
51-103110 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Failure (1158)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/19/2022
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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 a stem sat proud during an initial procedure.The surgeon went down one size and it fit.There was no health impact or consequences to the patient.There was a 6 (six) minute delay.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).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 identified micro abrasions on the neck near the taper.A small amount of debris is present in the porous coating of the spine of the stem.No damage was observed on the non-coated distal end of the stem.Additionally, dimensional analysis was performed.The overall length and thickness at cross section fall within the specified tolerance for an 11x142mm stem.The additional information does not change the outcome of the previous investigation 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 additional event information to report at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional event information to report at this time.
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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/corrected updated: b4; b5; g3; h2; h3; h6.Component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Root cause was unable to be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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