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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/22/2024
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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 a knee procedure, the tibial insert would not seat in the tibial tray.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4) g2 foreign source: china 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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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.Updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, and h11.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product exhibits signs of insertion attempt (tool marks) and confirms the complaint that the dovetail feature is flared and compressed due to insertion attempt.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The root cause is attributed to use error.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.If any further information is found which 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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