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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/16/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source- (b)(6).The product has been returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the handle of a torque wrench fractured off when tightening the shirt stem extension on a tibia.There is no additional information at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual inspection of returned product identified signs of repeated use (nicked or gouged) also is fractured, all pieces returned.The lot has been in the field for approximately two years.It's unknown how many times it has been used.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot 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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