| Catalog Number |
SBGL3007 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2025
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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) h6: proposed code: mechanical (g04) - drill.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event.Associated reports are available for the applicable concomitant products below in the d10 narrative.D10: concomitant medical products, part (lot): -sbgl3007(65570306) 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.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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It was reported the modular center post reamer tip fractured while following the correct surgical technique.No complications, injuries, or surgical interventions were reported, and no foreign bodies were reported retained due to this malfunction.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.The reported event is confirmed through evaluation of returned product.Visual examination of the returned products show signs of use as well as wear and tear.The devices both have scuffing at the connecting feature.Both devices have scratches, knicks and gouges on the shaft and the black coating on the cutting heads of the devices.There are scratches around the flare at the connecting end of the devices as well.The heads on both devices show cracks from use in similar areas and on multiple sides of the tips of the stepped cutting heads.Measured overall length to confirm the device is conforming to print specifications.Print specs for overall length are 120.78 +/- 0.8 and the actual measurement is 120.34.The device has a possible field age of 4+ years.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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