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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 |
07/22/2024
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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 during the initial surgery, the reciprocating saw attachment stopped.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.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2- foreign - poland.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d9, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h11 and correction to d4.Review of the most recent checklist determined the reported issue was not duplicated; however, the locking system was damaged and failed the blade holding test which may be related.The device was scrapped.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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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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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