Catalog Number 500-03-58F |
Device Problems
Device Packaging Compromised (2916); Packaging Problem (3007)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 06/13/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Product packaging was compromised.Top of implant packaging was stuck to under side of implant packaging wrap and caused implant sterility to be compromised.We had a backup product of same size and functionality so we were okay and just used the backup.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding the foam packaging being stuck to the inner blister tyvek lid involving a primary tritanium hemi solidback cup 58mm was reported.The event was confirmed.Method and results: device evaluation and results: visual evaluation of the returned device packaging confirmed that inner blister tyvek lid was attached to the top layer of packaging foam from the void-filling and heat sealing process.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as no patient information was provided for review.Device history review: a device history review indicated that all devices that were accepted into final stock conformed to specification.Complaint history review: a complaint history review indicated that there have been no similar events for the reported lot.Conclusions: the investigation concluded that foam packaging being stuck to the inner blister (b)(6) lid of a primary tritanium hemi solidback cup 58mm was caused by a known packaging issue.The raised foam during the sealing operation allowed for excessive contact of the sealing tool with the inner lidstock and packaging foam resulting in sealing or melting of the lidstock to the foam.It is related to a void-filling approach to sterile product packaging.Packaging innovation is aware of this, and has issued a memo.Due to the infrequent nature of these complaints and the greater risk that would be presented by an undersized foam, these events will not be addressed through a design change.
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Event Description
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Product packaging was compromised.Top of implant packaging was stuck to under side of implant packaging wrap and caused implant sterility to be compromised.We had a backup product of same size and functionality so we were okay and just used the backup.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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