Catalog Number 4003940001 |
Device Problems
Unsealed Device Packaging (1444); Incomplete or Missing Packaging (2312)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/25/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source, foreign- event occurred in (b)(6).The device was not returned, therefore no product evaluation has been performed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Investigation is ongoing.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be performed accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported that when box of bone cement was opened, the inner package was not fully sealed and the aluminium pouch was missing.There was no patient injury and no delay in the surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The device has been returned to the manufacturer.After evaluation it has been that the inner sterile packaging was damaged.The device history record has been reviewed.No discrepancies were found.However, a corrective action has been initiated to address the damaged inner sterile packaging 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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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