This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint has been confirmed through visual inspection of the returned product, which identified white debris inside the sterile packaging, from the foam packaging.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The root cause of the reported event is likely to be due to transit damage causing the foam to shed.This device falls within the scope of a corrective action which is to assess all current sterile barrier systems used to package products at zimmer biomet bridgend.As part of this corrective action, the pouch is being improved to use a stronger material (nylon), and foam end caps are being added.Also, the orientation the devices are packed in the shipper box is moving from vertical to horizontal, and the thickness of the shipper box has been increased.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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