| Catalog Number |
P44-210-0014-SK |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
11/05/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: sutr anchor all-sutr 1.4mm strl kit cat #: p44-210-0014-sk lot #: 5010540.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 during an orthopedic procedure 2 instrument fractured, and the debris remains in the patient with no known impact or consequence reported at the time of the event.No additional patient treatment beyond intraoperative imaging and retrieval attempts was reported.There were no known complications reported at the time, and no immediate revision was reported.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an orthopedic procedure 2 instrument fractured, and the debris remains in the patient with no known impact or consequence reported at the time of the event.No additional patient treatment beyond intraoperative imaging and retrieval attempts was reported.There were no known complications.There was an intra-operative delay of less than approximately 30 minutes.The patient had retained metal fragments with no known side effects, and no revision was required.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
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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, d2b, d4, d9, g3, g6, h4, h5, h6
d10: part p44-210-0014-sk, sutr anchor all-sutr 1.4mm strl kit, lot 5010540.The reported event was confirmed by review of radiographs.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: single intraoperative fluoroscopic image shows a fractured drill bit tip within the distal fibula.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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