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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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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmerbiomet.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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It was reported a tasps were returned fractured on a worn instrument claim form.All pieces have not been returned.There is no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6-component code- suggested code: mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use (nicked or gouged) and confirming complaint, a section of the part has fractured off.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore a compatibility review is not applicable.Reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.The complaint is confirmed through product evaluation.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.Upon review of our reporting decision on fracture of articular surface provisionals.A review of all complaints for this product indicates that there has never been an event that has resulted in a death or serious injury.Therefore, zimmer biomet will not be reporting this failure mode going forward.
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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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