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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 |
09/10/2024
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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.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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It was reported that the instrument broke.There was no patient involvement.
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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 examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use nicked / gouged / worn and a piece has fractured off and wasn¿t returned.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Device has a potential field age of 6 years and exhibits signs of repeated used.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to wear and tear of the device from repeated use over time.Complaint is confirmed based on product evaluation.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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