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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
01/18/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a routine radiograph, it was found that the implanted plate was fractured.The patient states there was no fall, injury, or violence which would have caused this fracture.The patient was revised approximately 2 months post implantation.Radiographic review further discovered that there was partial withdrawal of the trapezium screw in addition to the implant fracture and malunion.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 - medical product: catalog #: 131220157, 1.5mm lock plate t-shape small, lot # zb7138106.G2: czech republic.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.H3 other text : will not be returned.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was confirmed as radiographs showed two views of the first carpal metacarpal joint demonstrate malleable plate and screw fixation device which appears to be fractured.Partial withdrawal of the trapezium screw.Incomplete bony fusion of the joint space.No product was returned or pictures provided of the screws; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause could not 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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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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(b)(4).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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-01723, 0001825034-2023-01724, 0001825034-2023-01725.
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