| Catalog Number |
32-423228 |
| 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 |
05/08/2025
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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 the drill was fractured during surgery.There was no harm to the patient.Surgery was completed with alternative device with a delay of thirty minutes.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D4 - primary device identification (udi) number is not applicable as the lot number of the device is unknown.G2: foreign: sweden.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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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, h2, h3, 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 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.Product was returned and visually assessed.It exhibits signs of use (scratches, scuffs) and is fractured into two pieces with all pieces having been returned.The shank and body diameters were measured, and the results are within specification.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations that could be related to the reported event.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.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 available at the time of this report.
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