Model Number N/A |
Device Problems
Difficult to Remove (1528); Separation Failure (2547)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 10/27/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical product: 22-301351, arcos con sz a hi 80mm ha, 261150.Report source, foreign ¿ events occurred in (b)(6).Customer has been indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2017 - 10631.Product not returned to manufacturer.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a revision procedure the screw that connects the distal stem and proximal body would not thread or tighten.The surgeon could not remove the screw.The proximal body would separate from the distal stem, so all implants were removed and replaced.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Review of the complaint history determined that no further action is required as no trends were identified.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection was performed to verify item (11-300913) lot (126870) and item (22-301351) lot (261150) the lot was verified.Upon visual inspection the parts are stuck together and an attempt was made to separate the parts and disengage the screw but could not separate the parts.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to 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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