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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/04/2024
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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 a knee procedure, the tibial insert would not seat in the tibial tray.A second tibial insert was used to complete the 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).D10 medical devices: tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size c catalog#: 42532006401 lot#: 66360604 unknown femoral catalog#: ni lot#: ni.G2 foreign source: japan.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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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; d9; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 the following section was corrected: h4 visual inspection of the returned devices exhibits signs of use (gouged, tool marks) and the dovetail feature is flared/deformed.Review of the device history records identified no related deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The articular surfaces used are compatible to be used with the tibial tray.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Complaint is confirmed via damaged device return.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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