| Model Number |
SBGL5001 |
| 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 |
04/20/2023
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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 when the surgeon was using the instrument to impact the implant into the patient, the tip of the instrument fractured.The surgeon recovered the foreign body from the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: canada.H3: 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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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified the impactor head is fractured and damaged.Fracture surface artifacts of hackle marks and river lines suggest the overload mode of failure.Wear and tear are seen that indicates repeated use.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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