| Catalog Number |
912082 |
| 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 |
02/25/2026
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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 the product sutures and connections broke when pulled during surgery.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign - the event occurred in taiwan.The customer has indicated that the product is in the process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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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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 information.The following sections were updated/corrected:
b4; b5; d2; d4; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6
the reported event is confirmed through evaluation of the returned product.Visual examination of returned product identified clear sleeve of the device was pushed back to the handle of the device prior to its arrival in our lab.The sutures, needles and foam sleeve were not attached to the device.There is one end of the suture that is frayed and there is still a piece of thread stuck in the tip of the needle.The anchor and the step drill of the device were not returned.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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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