| Catalog Number |
407297 |
| 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 |
10/21/2025
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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 the head impactor broke at the plastic part upon impacting the final implant.No complications, injuries, or surgical interventions were reported, and no foreign bodies were 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) g2: foreign - the event occurred in chile.The customer has indicated that the product is in the process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Attempts have been made to gather all product identification information and no further information has been provided.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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b3; b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 correction to b3.The reported event was confirmed by review of pictures.Visual examination of the provided photo identified the impactor pad is fractured.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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