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MalfunctionHSH

UNKNOWN PERSONA TASP SHIM INSTRUMENT

Received Oct 17, 2014

Report 1822565-2014-01415 · MDR key 4196622

Device

Generic name

Knee Instrument

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE BALL BEARINGS WERE FOUND IN THE ULTRA SONIC WASH SEPARATED FROM THE TRIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIMS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

OTHER DEVICE USED: CATALOG #UNK, PERSONA TRIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM, LOT #UNK - QUANTITY 4. THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.