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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 |
07/01/2025
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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 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.If any further information is found that would 64change 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 the impactor tip fractured during impaction to the glenosphere while following the correct surgical technique.Surgery was completed with an alternate device.Broken pieces were retrieved from the joint space.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; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The reported event is confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of use and wear and tear.The strike plate of the inserter has impaction marks/indentations.The proximal end of the handle has some gouges and the prongs on the distal end are damaged as well.The black poly impactor tip was not returned with the device.Examination of the provided photo identified that the impactor tip has fractured.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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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