| Catalog Number |
P99-190-TX06 |
| 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 |
03/18/2026
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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).G2: foreign - event occurred in south africa.The customer has indicated that the product is in process of being 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 during tightening of a 2 mm cannulated screw, the driver tip fractured and lodged within the screw head.Intra-operatively, the broken tip and associated debris were retrieved from the patient.There were no clinical signs or symptoms as a result of the driver break.There were no unanticipated surgical complications that occurred.There were no contributing conditions related to the event.The procedure was not delayed and was completed with a different device.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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