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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 |
11/28/2023
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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 the peg drill bit broke off and got stuck in tibial base.No pieces fell into the patimet.All pieces were recovered.No patient harm was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmerbiomet.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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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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- suggested code: mechanical (g04) - drill.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of use in the form of scratches and gouges.A portion of the peg drill is stuck in the sizing plate and the peg drill is fractured.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Medical records were not provided.Complaint is confirmed with product return.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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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