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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Positioning Failure (1158); Malposition of Device (2616)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/15/2022
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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 the screw went through the center hole of the cup when being implanted.The surgeon was unable to get the screw out so it was left implanted.No intervention or harm to the patient is reported.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: 110010263 ¿ g7 shell ¿ 65423574.Report source: japan.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for the investigation as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation is complete, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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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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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 related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to the surgeon not following instructions.The surgical technique states that screws should not be placed in the apical hole of the shell.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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