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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/17/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that when the hybrid chuck attachment was operated in reverse, the chuck released the drill.The drill was removed from the patients bone using a hand wrench, and without medical consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Dhr review was performed.Device was 28 months old and is not out of box failure.The device was not returned for complaint investigation.Photos were provided; however, they did not confirm the reported event.The device could not be physically inspected in an effort to confirm the defect.Additional clarification confirmed the allen key was not used.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Device is used for treatment.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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