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| 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 |
07/17/2024
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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 collar of the handle fractured as it was pulled back to release the cone broach as part of a knee procedure.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2 foreign source: canada.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint cannot be 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.An investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental report 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; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h11.Visual inspection of returned device exhibits signs of use (gouges) and the qc lock pin has fractured at the collar.All fractured pieces were returned.Performed dimensional analysis of the returned device and one of the pi is undersized due to damage.Further analysis of the fractured surface exhibits circumferential ratchet marks near the surface and concentric artifacts near the center that suggests that the device possibly fractured due to rotational fatigue.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint is confirmed via evaluation of the fractured device.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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