| Catalog Number |
110029132 |
| 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).H3: product has been received by zimmer biomet and 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 the surgeon was using the instrument to impact the implant, the tip of the instrument fractured.Multiple attempts have been made to obtain additional information, but no additional information has been received at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g2; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The following section was corrected: d1.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use with scratches and pits on the handle of the device as well as gouges on the strike plate and the impactor tip.The poly tip has fractured and there is residue on the threads of the impactor and the poly tip.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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