MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L. REFOBACIN BONE CEMENT R; BONE CEMENT, ANTIBIOTIC

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/18/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Evaluation of returned device found opened supplier inner sealing.The manufacturer inner sealing was not damaged.The outer packaging was not damaged.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Investigation results concluded that the reported event was due to supplier packaging issue.Corrective action has been initiated to address reported issue.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.

Event Description

It was reported that when box of bone cement was opened, the inner package was not fully sealed.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: REFOBACIN BONE CEMENT R
• Type of Device: BONE CEMENT, ANTIBIOTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 6525372
• MDR Text Key: 74048840
• Report Number: 3006946279-2017-00086
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: PK150850
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Modification/Adjustment
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/27/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/27/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2017
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 4011630001
• Device Lot Number: A440BH0604
• Other Device ID Number: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/14/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/15/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1