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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/14/2023
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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 a tasp was returned fractured.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Visual examination of the returned product shows that the product exhibits signs of repeated use (nicks and gouges) and the dovetail is fractured.All pieces were not returned.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.However, the ztr wa 0820 20 documents the summary of investigations for complaints associated with the tibial articular surface provisional (tasp) fracture.Fractured tasps were analyzed by optical microscopy revealing hackle marks and river lines in the case of bending overload; and hackle marks, river lines and striations were found in the case of low cycle fatigue culminating in a bending overload failure type.Complaint is confirmed via product return and evaluation.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.H6: component code: proposed component (annex g) code is mechanical (g04) - provisional top.
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