| Catalog Number |
42527900302 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/24/2024
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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 product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a tibial articular surface provisional shim instrument was found to be disassembled and missing the ball bearings.There was no patient impact and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified found the device to exhibit signs of repeated use (nicks, gouges, scratches) and one of the ball bearing components is disassembled / missing & not returned.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was 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 at time of this report.
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