Catalog Number SAGL2043 |
Device Problem
Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/20/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during procedure the inner package was opened and a hair was found next to the implant.Additional unit was available to complete the procedure.There were no issues no delay.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.D4: (b)(4).Visual examination of the returned product identified a hair-like fiber stuck to the inner retainer.The product was returned completely opened with no tyvek lid attached to the inner sterile cavity.Not all the packaging materials were returned.Device history record review identified no deviations or anomalies related to the reported issue during manufacturing.The likely condition of the part when it left zimmer biomet control is considered conforming based on the dhr review but it cannot be confirmed because the product was returned completely opened.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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