| Catalog Number |
32-420127 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/12/2025
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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).D4 - the primary unique device identification (udi) number is not applicable as the lot number of the device is currently unknown.G2 - foreign: canada.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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It was reported that the plastic head of the femoral impactor cracked in the middle during the final stages of impaction.No fragments fell into the patient, and no foreign body was retained.No reported consequences or impact to the patient.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; no further additional information or product has been received 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 information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h4, h11.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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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, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, h11.The following sections were corrected: h4.Product was returned and visually assessed.Visual examination identified that it exhibits signs of repeated use (impact marks, gouges, scratches) and it is confirmed that the plastic head is fractured.Not all pieces were returned.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combination.Complaints are monitored per complaint trending process.Based on the available information, a definitive root cause could not be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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