| Catalog Number |
110028879 |
| 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 |
02/12/2024
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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 during an initial procedure, the black plastic tip was fractured as the surgeon impacted the glenosphere.All pieces were retrieved, and a secondary impactor was used to finish the surgery.No complications, injuries, surgical interventions, or foreign bodies were retained due to this malfunction.The case was completed without any adverse outcomes to the patient.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign - the event occurred in australia.E1: full establishment name - (b)(6).The customer has indicated that the product is in the process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.If any further information is found that 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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information is 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.The reported event is confirmed as a picture was provided.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the tip fractured.Medical records were not provided.A review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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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