| Catalog Number |
42512000412 |
| 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 |
10/09/2024
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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).D10: item# 42512000412; lot# 64989811 item# 42532006701; lot# 66510171.G2: foreign - event occurred in 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.If any further information is found which 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 a total knee arthroplasty, the surgeon failed to insert the persona articular surface into the tibial plate.Subsequently, a second articular surface was attempted to be inserted into the same tibial plate and also failed to be mated.As a result, a third articular surface was attempted with the same tibial plate and successfully mated.No patient consequences were reported as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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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/corrected: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.Visual examination of the returned products identified (both articular surface exhibit signs of use/insertion attempts with the corner & dovetail feature to be damaged).Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint cannot be confirmed.If any further information 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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