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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 |
01/15/2024
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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 the instrument broke.The surgical technique was utilized.There was no surgical delay.No foreign bodies were retained.The surgery was completed with another device.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: suggested component code - provisional top.Visual examination of the returned product found that it was fractured.Fracture analysis was performed and hackle marks and river lines suggest the bending overload failure mode.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.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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