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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
04/12/2024
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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).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported during the acl procedure, the guidewire fractured upon insertion of the acl screw in the tibia.The fractured pieces remained within the patient, and at this time, there is not a surgery planned to remove the fractured piece.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable 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 report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the returned provided x-ray identified a fractured guidewire within the tibial tunnel.As no product was returned or further pictures provided; further visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.X-rays were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: single ap view of the left knee demonstrates a linear metallic focus within the tibial tunnel of an acl implant graft.Device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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