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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 |
11/01/2022
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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).Unknown broach.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the surgeon had difficulty with the stem not seating to the exact broach size.The broaches went down to where they were supposed to; however, the implant sat between 1-4 mm proud.The surgeon would then drop down 2-3 sizes and rebroach.After that, the implant would sit in place.There were no patient complications.It was reported that no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluation could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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 is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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