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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
07/28/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Foreign: country: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2020 - 03235, 0001825034 - 2020 - 03236, 0001825034 - 2020 - 03237, 0001825034 - 2020 - 03238, 0001825034 - 2020 - 03239.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported circulated items were investigated and identified debris in sterile package.No patients were involved.No additional information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Evaluation of the returned product/photographs provided confirmed there is debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.Sterility has not been compromised.The reported event is confirmed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Upon receipt of additional information, it has been determined that this device did not contain any debris that would compromise sterility.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.The likely condition of the product when it left zimmer biomet was conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event is likely to be due to transit damage.A corrective action has been initiated to address this issue.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 or Problem Description
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Upon receipt of additional information, it has been determined that this device did not contain any debris that would compromise sterility.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.
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