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110010733 |
| 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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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 received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.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 screwdriver shaft broke.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information 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 {update/corrected}
updated: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6
visual examination of the returned product identified the silicone sleeve and junction ends show signs of previous uses.Flexible shaft is fractured at the distal end.The internal spring is deformed, twisted, and springs fractured.Silicone sleeve is torn near the fractured end.No other damage was noted.Device has an approximate field age of 9 years.Where measured, the device was conforming to specifications.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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