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| 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 |
03/15/2023
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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 drill broke during use.Nothing was retained in patient.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: japan.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.H3: device in process to return.
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Event or Problem Description
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There is no update to the prior event description provided.
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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) - drill.Visual examination of the returned product identified the drill bit to be fractured through the flutes.The lot and subcomponent lot were visually confirmed.Complaint confirmed based on evaluation of returned product.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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