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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL RIGHT SIZE EF; INSTRUMENT, KNEE
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| Model Number |
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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 |
03/19/2024
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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).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2024-01146.D10-medical product femoral cr impactor pad , item# 42509909400, lot# 62158148.H3- the product has been returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 that while inserting the trial articular surface, the base fractured off.Also, when cementing in the femoral component, the impactor pad fractured in half.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
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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 is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, d2, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h11.Visual examination of the returned product found it to exhibit signs of use nicked / gouged / wear and the post feature has fractured off.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.However, the ztr wa 0820 20 documents the summary of investigations for complaints associated with the tibial articular surface provisional (tasp) fracture.Fractured tasps were analyzed by optical microscopy revealing hackle marks and river lines in the case of bending overload; and hackle marks, river lines and striations were found in the case of low cycle fatigue culminating in a bending overload failure type.This complaint is confirmed based on the returned fractured device.If any further information is received which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental medwatch will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.H6: component code: proposed component (annex g) code is: - mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom.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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