| Catalog Number |
32-422365 |
| 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 |
11/25/2025
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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 spring of the femoral slap hammer fractured, rendering the instrument unusable for removing the guides.The issue was identified outside of a clinical setting.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D4, the primary unique device identification (udi) number is not applicable as the lot number of the device is currently unknown.G2, foreign: poland.The customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 is 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 corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h11.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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