MalfunctionHTY
UNK ZIMMER STEINMAN PIN
Received Jan 9, 2014 · Event occurred Nov 25, 2013
Report 1822565-2014-00029 · MDR key 3647597
Device
Generic name
Trauma Instrument
Manufacturer
Zimmer, Inc.Product problems
- Fracture
Patient
25 YR
- No Information
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.
Description of Event or Problem
IT IS REPORTED THAT A STEINMANN PIN BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT'S LEFT PROXIMAL TIBIA. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE PIN.