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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
08/29/2019
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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).Product code: phx.Concomitant medical products: catalog #: 180554, comp lk scr 3.5hex 4.75x35 st, lot # 700070.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the screw was thrown out.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2019-04201.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported during a total shoulder antroplasty, the comprehensive locking screw was sitting proud after implanting the convertible glenoid.The screw would not advance any further without stripping the head.This locking screw was removed and replaced with a nonlocking screw to avoid any issue with the liner engaging the baseplate properly.No additional information is available from the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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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