| Catalog Number |
42509909300 |
| 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 |
12/08/2025
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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).The product has been returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a blue impactor broke while the surgeon was implanting the femoral component.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: b4; b5; d4 udi#; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use in the form dings and surface scratches.The device was found to be fractured.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Device is used for treatment.Reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.Review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and part and lot combination.Medical records were not provided.The device has a potential field age of over 8 years and exhibit signs of repeated use.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to wear and tear from repeated use over time.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.Complaint cannot be confirmed.If any further information is found which 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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No further information is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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