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110029136 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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 while the surgeon was using the instrument to ream the patient's bone it was dull and ineffective at removing the patient's bone.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: canada.H3: 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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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g2; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 the following section was corrected: d9 h6: component codes: mechanical (g04) - drill visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified the reamer returned shows signs of previous use.The connecting feature of the device is damaged; there is galling on the shaft of the device and the cutting edges of the reamer are gouged and worn.The part and lot numbers of the returned device matches the reported part and lot numbers.Product identifiers where measured were conforming.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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