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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/13/2024
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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 the locking mechanism was loose and failed to hold the pin.This event is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a sterility issue/serious injury.However, no patient harm or further outcome was reported.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Device was 36 months old and is not out of box failure.Upon receipt, the locking mechanism was loose and failed to hold pin.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, g3, g6, h1, h2, h11.Review of the most recent repair record determined the locking mechanism was loose and failed to hold pin.The unit was scrapped.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional complaints for the reported part and serial combination.Complaints are monitored through monthly complaint review in order to identify potential adverse trends.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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