| Catalog Number |
P99-190-TT08 |
| 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 |
11/13/2024
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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 when performing a final tightening of the 3.0mm crossing screw, the tip of the cannulated driver broke off.The broken piece could not be found to be removed from the patient.The final screw position was achieved prior to the screwdriver breaking.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 south africa.Broken tip of the device will not be returned as it remains implanted.The other part 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.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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