| Catalog Number |
110029132 |
| 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 |
01/27/2025
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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).H3: 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 while the surgeon was using the instrument the tip fractured from the instrument.There was no report of foreign body retained or harm to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g2; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the returned product and provided photographs identified item and lot etch identification.Handle and strike plate show indentations from previous uses.Impactor tip is confirmed to be fractured into 2 pieces.Impactor tip is gouged and deformed.No other damage was noted.Device has an approximate field age of 8 years.Review of the device history record 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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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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