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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 |
02/15/2024
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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 during final extraction.There was no patient harm.The surgical technique was utilized.There was no surgical delay.No foreign bodes were retained.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 : proposed component (annex g) code is mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom.The returned device was found it to exhibit signs of repeated use nicked / gouged and the corner of the post feature has fractured off.All pieces were returned.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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