Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 03/08/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer did not receive the device yet, however it is indicated by complainant that it will be returned for investigation.The manufacturer received product pictures for review.Device history record (dhr) review could not be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.The following report is associated with this event 0009613350 -2019 -00203.A cause for this specific event cannot be ascertained from the information provided.As soon as supplemental information becomes available an updated report will be submitted.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a surgery, a set screw was stuck when being set and it couldn't be turned.The surgeon had to remove the znn nail and implant a back-up nail.There was a delay in the procedure of more than 30 minutes.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 filled to relay investigation result.Device history records (dhr): the dhr check for ref.47-2493-000-00 could not be performed as the lot number was not available.Trend analysis: no trend has been identified.Event description: it was reported that during a surgery on (b)(6) 2019, a set screw was stuck when being set and couldn't be turned.The surgeon had to remove the znn nail and implant a back-up nail.There was a delay in the procedure of more than 30 minutes.No relevant medical data has been received.Visual examination: the set screw and the znn nail have been returned for investigation.The visual examination shows that the set screw was still inside znn nail.The set screw was removed from the nail.It can be seen the threads of the set screw were polished and damaged.This could possibly be caused by incorrect placement of the set into the nail.The products are intended for treatment.The investigation results did not identify a non-conformance or a complaint out of box (coob).The need for corrective measures is not indicated and zimmer gmbh considers this case as closed.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).
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