| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inaccurate Information (4051)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
09/05/2019
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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).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device remains implanted.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 during an initial tka, the intended device for use did not have a screw hole, as expected, to attach to the stemmed tibia.There were concerns that the device was incorrectly packaged and labeled.The device was implanted into the patient and not removed.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were update/corrected updated: b4, b5, g4, g7, h2, h3, h6 no product or pictures were provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A review of the device plans determined that no failure was found as the product does not contain screw holes.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 or Problem 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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