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| 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 |
04/17/2025
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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).D1: femoral stem cemented std.Collar 12/14 neck taper std.Neck offset size 13 130 mm stem length.G2: foreign: japan.Suggested component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.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 proximal centralizer was damaged when the outer box was opened.The surgeon only used the stem to complete the surgery.There was a one (1) to (2) minute delay.No consequences or impact to the patient.
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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 {update/corrected} updated: d9; g3; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the returned product identified the ¿13¿ size identifier marking and angled corners of the centralizer sleeve.Sleeve is fractured in half at the size identifier marking location.Sleeve has some light scratches on outside surface.No other damage was noted during visual evaluation.No stem or packaging components/carton returned, only centralizer sleeve component was returned for evaluation.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is confirmed, as the returned product evaluation confirmed the sleeve is broken.However, the reported out of box complaint is not confirmed as photographs/returned device packaging were not included and, transit damage cannot be ruled out.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 information at the time of this report.
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