FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
ZIMMER SELF-TAPPING BONE SCREW
MDR report key: 3142819
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Received May 24, 2013
Report
- Report Number
- 2648920-2013-00119
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 24, 2013
- Date of Event
- February 15, 2013
- Report Date
- April 25, 2013
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER
- Product Code
- MRA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FR
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
INFO WAS RECEIVED FROM A FOREIGN SOURCE WHO IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FORM 3500A. THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
IT IS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW HEAD BROKE WHILE TIGHTENING. THE FRACTURED PART REMAINS IN THE PT'S FEMUR.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232702 | ZIMMER SELF-TAPPING BONE SCREW | MRA | ZIMMER | 62115754 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 YR |