| Model Number |
115400 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/17/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4) customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it was discarded by the hospital.The investigation is in process.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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It was reported that while the surgeon was implanting the implant, it fractured.The surgeon was able retrieve the piece of the implant and a shorter implant was used.
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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: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the provided pictures identified the screw broke into multiple pieces.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot 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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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.Corrections: b1: in the initial submission for this event, b1 was incorrectly marked as an adverse event.B2: in the initial submission for this event, b2 was incorrectly marked as requiring additional hospitalization and required intervention.No additional intervention or hospitalization was required.H1: in the initial submission for this event, h1 was incorrectly marked as a serious injury.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 is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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