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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/13/2025
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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 during knee arthroplasty that the articular surface could not be seated on the tibial tray.After further inspection, it was identified that there was a defect on the posterior portion of the articular surface.Another articular surface was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2 - report source - foreign: event occurred in hong kong.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.The following sections were corrected: h4.Visual evaluation of the returned articular surface identified signs of insertion, and the device was confirmed to have a small deformation on one of the posterior dovetail corners, however, the deformation was consistent with damage from insertion.Dimensional analysis determined that the product was conforming to print specifications where measured.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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 available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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