| Catalog Number |
47-2496-161-09 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Separation Problem (4043)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/10/2025
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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).: d10: 47-2486-036-40; ann blunt tip screw 4x36mm; (b)(6).47-2486-038-40; ann blunt tip screw 4x38mm; (b)(6).47-2486-038-40; ann blunt tip screw 4x38mm; (b)(6).47-2486-050-40; ann blunt tip screw 4x50mm; (b)(6).47-2486-124-40; ann cort bone screw 4 x 24mm; (b)(6).47-2486-124-40; ann cort bone screw 4 x 24mm; (b)(6).47-2488-010-00; affixus ph nl cap 0mm; (b)(6).G2: report source: japan.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that an initial operation was performed with ann nail.Subsequently, a proximal screw was observed to have backed out approximately 2 weeks postoperatively.The patient will be monitored and no revision surgery has be planned so far.No further event information 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 and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; a product evaluation could not be performed.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.The product combination was approved by zimmer biomet.The surgical technique explains that the locking of the corelock is done using the corelock driver with torque limiting handle."turn slowly clockwise to tighten and engage the corelock mechanism until a click is felt from the torque limiting handle.Review of the complaint history/histories identified additional similar complaints for the reported items and no additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combinations.Complaints are monitored in order to identify potential adverse trends.A definitive root cause could not be performed.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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