Catalog Number 89-8507-400-00 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Jam (2983); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 07/02/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device was not returned to the manufacturer at the date of this report.A follow-up medwatch will be submitted once the investigation is completed or if any additional information is received.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the universal modular electric/battery double trigger handpiece part number 89-8507-400-00 serial number (b)(4) was blocked and was not functional.During the partial hip replacement surgery, a delay of 50 minutes was reported.The reason for the delay was due to time needed for the diagnosis of the handpiece and search of the replacement.The patient was under anesthesia at the time of the delay.A different handpiece was used to complete the procedure.There was no additional harm or injury to patient/operator reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Universal modular electric/battery double trigger, serial number (b)(4), was not returned for complaint investigation.Therefore, the device could not be visually inspected in an effort to confirm the defect.A follow-up medwatch will be submitted if the product is returned or if additional information is received.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the universal modular electric/battery double trigger handpiece part number 89-8507-400-00 serial number (b)(4) was blocked and was not functional.During the partial hip replacement surgery, a delay of 50 minutes was reported.The reason for the delay was due to time needed for the diagnosis of the handpiece and search of the replacement.The patient was under anesthesia at the time of the delay.A different handpiece was used to complete the procedure.There was no additional harm or injury to patient/operator reported.
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