| Catalog Number |
42517000303 |
| 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 |
03/25/2024
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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 a tibial articular surface provisional instrument fractured.There was no patient impact and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.It was reported that no further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: medical product: tibial articular surface provisional left size gh: catalog#42517000707, lot#62601574.The product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Upon completion of the investigation, 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.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.H6: suggested component code: tasp bottom- mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom.Visual examination of the provided picture identified the devics to be fractured.Fragments are shown in the picture.No further evaluation can be made.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.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.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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