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Device Problem
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 02/20/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported, while investigating circulated items in stock that some of the sterile packaging was damaged.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: g4; h2; h3; h6.The complaint has been confirmed by visual evaluation.Visual evaluation of the returned products identified that the outer sterile cavities have been damaged.Sterility has been compromised on lot 2990162.Review of the device history records identified no related deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Review of complaint history identified additional complaints for the reported issue which is being addressed in ca-03419.These products were likely conforming when they left zimmer biomet control.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to transit damage.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 additional information for this event at the time.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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