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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Difficult to Insert (1316); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/03/2024
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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).D10: unknown - unknown drill guide - unknown.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that while trying to align the drill guide and the anchor plug during surgery, the drill bit seized with the guide and the drill bit fractured.Staff were unsure if the guide or the anchor plug was not lining up evenly with the drill bits through the boom and anchor in-situ.The surgery was not completed with any second devices.There were no foreign bodies retained.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.D10: 32-472711 - cps shrt sm drill guide 5 hole - (b)(6).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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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.Visual examination of the returned product found the drill bit was seized within the drill guide.The fluted end of the drill bit is bent and the fractured end containing the quick connect was not returned.Additionally, the drill bit has heavy galling/striations and damage.It¿s unknown if the shaft damage towards the quick connect end occurred during use or post fracture when trying to remove the drill from the guide.The drill diameter was measured in the undamaged areas and found to be within specifications to fit through the guide holes.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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