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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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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).D10: 00598002702 - stemmed tibial component precoat size 2 for cemented use only use of this tibial component with lcck articulating surfaces requires using a stem exten - 65914855.G2: foreign - china.The 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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It was reported that the liner cannot assemble to the tibial tray.A back-up was used to complete the surgery.There was no consequences or impact to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were corrected: h4 the following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures show that the dovetails features are compressed.The distal surface was found to exhibit damage and the dove tail / locking features to be flared out and compressed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.Detailed instructions for inserting the articular surface are provided in the surgical tecnique.The root cause is attributed to use error.Damage to the dovetail feature confirms the implant would not be able to seat.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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