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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/29/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the package was opened, and the surgeon was implanting it when the nurse noticed the package was cracked and there was a breach in sterility, so the surgeon threw it out.A back up product was available.There was no patient impact, no medical or surgical interventions, and no surgical delay.No additional information.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4;g3;h2;h3;h6 the following section was corrected: h4.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual evaluation could not be performed.Sterility, or breach thereof, cannot be determined.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported issue cannot be confirmed.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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Event Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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