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Device Problems
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Battery Problem (2885)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/05/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during surgery, it was found that the battery of this complaint product had already exploded inside of the sterile tray.There was no patient harm/injury.There was no medical intervention.There was a 0 -15 minute surgical delay for preparing an alternate device.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under cmp-(b)(4) once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.G2: foreign: japan.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Visual inspection of the product showed the battery pack was busted open and there were pieces of batteries as well as black debris from the battery expulsion throughout the tyvek tray.Inspection of the interior of the battery pack found one of the wires appeared damaged not far from where it connected to the electrode of the pack.Batteries were in the correct orientation inside the pack.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to manufacturing process.The event is confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event Description
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There is no additional information available.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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