| Catalog Number |
110029132 |
| 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 |
12/01/2025
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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 glenosphere impactor broke while following the surgical technique during use to impact the glenosphere.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Attempts have been made to gather all product identification information, and no further information has been provided.It is unknown whether the device will 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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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; d1; d2; d4*; d9; g1; g3; g4; g6; h1; h2; h3; h8 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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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: b4; b5; d2; d4; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 the complaint sample was evaluated, and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation was completed, and the device was found to be fractured.The device was submitted for further analysis.The fracture surface visually aligns with the internal research memo, which identified an overload fracture failure mode.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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