| Catalog Number |
110024772 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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).G2 : foreign : poland.Customer has not 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 product fractured while putting it in to the knee.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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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: h2; h3; h6; h11.Event is no longer reportable as through diligence and investigation it was determined that the handpiece was fractured and is not related to a sentinel event.The reported event could not be confirmed due to lack of product/information.No product was returned or pictures provided visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot 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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It was reported that the device broke while being placed onto the knee during a procedure.Further diligence received indicates that the handpiece fractured and not the tip.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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