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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 |
10/03/2023
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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 anchor fractured during the surgery.The surgeon removed implant and use a new product to finish the surgery.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign : china.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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual inspection shows that the anchor was not returned and the tip of the inserter is bent.No other damage is noted to the inserter.The knob and tip function as intended.While turning the knob, the tip moves in and out of the inserter.As no anchor was returned or pictures provided; further visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed on the anchor.Medical records were not provided.Device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to 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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