| Catalog Number |
32-422097 |
| 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 |
11/03/2025
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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 clip that holds the implant in place on a cementless tibial impactor fractured during surgery.There were no consequences or impact to the patient.No further information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in uk.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.Visual examination of the returned product identified that product exhibits signs of repeated use (dings on the handle.Strike marks on the back of the device).The tip of the device is fractured (not all returned).A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combination.A definitive root cause could not 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h11.The following sections were corrected: a1 - patient name is unknown, d4 - udi number, h4, h6 - component code.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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