Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 08/02/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that patient underwent total knee arthroplasty.During the procedure, a femoral cut block was noted to be fractured while on the back table.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection of the returned product found the device¿s plunger assembly is fractured.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Investigation results concluded that the reported event was due to routine wear and tear after nearly fourteen years in the field.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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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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