| Catalog Number |
P50-153-2522 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
09/11/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a broken non-locking screw(2.5mm) identified during a recent procedure.It caused no injury and the procedure was delayed by less than 30 minutes.The shaft remains inside the patient¿s body, while only the head was retrieved.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 mdr is submitted late after remediation efforts and a retrospective review of complaint reportability.G2: foreign- event occurred in singapore.Half of the device will not be returned as it remains implanted.The other half was returned.Visual examination of the returned product identified the part was broken.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause can not be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.The reported event is confirmed as product was returned.If any further information 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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