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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 |
04/21/2025
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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 during surgery that the impactor tip was fractured.The patient did not retain any foreign material from the fractured device.There was no harm, injury, surgical/medical intervention to patient and no report of a delay.A back up tray was used to complete the procedure.Due diligence is complete.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).The product is in the process of being evaluated by zimmer biomet.Once the product investigation has been completed, a follow up/final report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).The following sections have been updated: b4, b5, g1, g3, g6, h2, h6, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records; lot identification was not provided.Attempts have been made to gather all product identification information, and no further information has been provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is not confirmed.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 additional information is available regarding the incident.
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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 updated: b4, b5, d4, d9, g3, g6, h4, h11 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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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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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 updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of previous use with some gouging/impaction marks on the strike plate.There is also some damage to both prongs on the distal end of the device and some wear and tear on the distal end as well.The black plastic impactor tip was not returned with the device.Measured the inserter handle and it is conforming to the print specification.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event could not be confirmed as the impactor pad was not returned.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 is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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