| Catalog Number |
00880100100 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Calibration Problem (2890)
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that outside of surgery, a corrective repair was initiated under a recall after the device was found to cut beyond the intended depth due to a misaligned thickness control bar.There was no patient involvement.During device evaluation, it was discovered that it was missing two phillips screws.Due diligence is complete; there is no additional information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is recorded with zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed as an initial / final report based on information discovered during the device evaluation.Review of the most recent repair record determined that control bar was loose and not in correct position.Device was missing two phillips screws.Few other components were damaged and worn out.Control bar was adjusted and all other components were replaced to resolve the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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