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110028879 |
| 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 |
04/01/2025
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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).The product was returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Attempts have been made to gather all product identification information, and no further information has been provided.If any further information is found that 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 after an initial procedure, the impactor tip was found to be fractured.The correct surgical technique was used, and the impactor was successfully used to complete the procedure.No complications, injuries, or surgical interventions were required, and no foreign bodies were retained due to this malfunction.The case was completed without any adverse outcomes to the patient.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
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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 information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10 the reported event is confirmed by returned device.Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified the device shows signs of repeated use with the strike plate having gouges/impaction marks.The prongs on the distal end of the inserter are also damaged and gouged.The black poly impactor tip has cracked but is not completely fractured.Product identifiers where measured were conforming.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found that 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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