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110028055 |
| 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 |
09/03/2024
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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 customer has not indicated whether the product will be zimmer biomet for investigation, and the product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.If any further information is found that 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an initial procedure, the impactor fractured during impaction of the glenosphere.The correct surgical technique was used.No complications, injuries, or surgical interventions were required, and no foreign bodies were retained due to this malfunction.It was reported that no further information is available.
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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; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The reported event is not confirmed.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.The root cause is attributed to use error.Per the applicable surgical technique, this instrument is intended for the impaction of the humeral bearing into the humeral tray.In this event, it was used in place of a concave glenosphere impactor intended for use during the impaction of the glenosphere into the baseplate.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant, describing the proper surgical technique and the use of the 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 is available at the time of this report.
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