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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a fractured provisional was received via the worn instrument return program.There was no reported patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6 - component code - proposed code is mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom.The returned provisional exhibited signs of repeated use (nicked/gouged) and was fractured on the medial side of the post.Fractured tibial articular surface provisionals (tasps) analyzed by optical microscopy revealed hackle marks, river lines and striations in the case of bending overload and low cycle fatigue culminating in bending overload.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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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