(b)(4).A trifit ts size 2 stem (694.0002) was incorrectly labeled as a trifit ts size 1 stem (694.0001), this was identified during surgery.The surgeon made the decision to implant the size 2 stem as no alternative size 1 stem was available.The lot code marked on the size 2 stem was not provided, however following an investigation 2 potential lot codes were identified as being packed on the same day as the size 1 stem.The location of these devices along with the batch of size 1 stems has been identified and the available devices are being returned to corin uk.Please note: this report is filed with the fda due to an adverse event experienced with a device that is similar to those placed on the market in the usa, however, this event occurred outside of the usa.
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Per -2273 final report.A trifit ts size 2 stem (694.0002) was incorrectly labeled as a trifit ts size 1 stem (694.0001), this was identified during surgery.The surgeon made the decision to implant the size 2 stem as no alternative size 1 stem was available.The lot code marked on the size 2 stem was not provided, however, following an investigation 2 potential lot codes were identified as being packed on the same day as the size 1 stem.The location of these devices along with the batch of size 1 stems has been identified and the unused stems have been returned to corin uk.The investigation of this event identified that the reported event occurred due to human error whereby the process was incorrectly followed.Since the manufacture of this device, corin has introduced improvements to the process and review activities which would capture any such issues.Therefore this case is now considered closed.Please note: this report is filed with the fda due to an adverse event experienced with a device that is similar to those placed on the market in the usa, however, this event occurred outside of the usa.The submission of this report does not constitute an admission that the device, reporting entity, entity's representative or distributor caused or contributed to the event.
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