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Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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 the instrument was returned fractured on a worn instrument claim form.It is unknown when this occurred.There was no reported patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2023-02427 0001822565-2023-02428.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: proposed component (annex g) code is mechanical (g04) - provisional top.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use with nicks and gouges.Additionally, the units were identified as fractured.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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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