| Catalog Number |
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 |
09/22/2025
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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 plastic piece of the glenosphere impactor tip fractured no complications, injuries, or surgical interventions were required, and no foreign bodies were reported retained due to this malfunction.It was reported that no further information is available.
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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 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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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 through returned product evaluation.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of use with the strike plate of the device having impaction marks/indentations.There are gouges and nicks on the proximal end of the handle near the strike plate as well as damage to the prongs on the distal end of the impactor/inserter.The impactor tip returned is fractured.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.Review of the device history records 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 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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