| Model Number |
N/A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Packaging Problem (3007)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
|
| Date of Event |
04/12/2021
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
(b)(4).Source: (b)(6).Multiple reports were reported along with this report 0001825034-2021-01341, 0001825034 -2021-01342, 0001825034-2021-01343, 0001825034-2021-01347, 0001825034-2021-01349.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.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
It was reported that the sterile package was damaged.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Evaluation of the returned products confirmed damage to the sterile packaging blister, and there is debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of porous coating, and foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.Sterility has not been compromised.The reported event is confirmed.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The likely condition of the products when they left zimmer biomet was conforming to specifications.The root cause of the reported event is likely due to transit damage.As part of a corrective action, the sterile packaging configuration is moving to a double blister configuration.Upon investigation, it has been determined that the debris in the sterile packaging meets the acceptable criteria and product is conforming to specifications.Event is no longer considered reportable, and initial report should be voided 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.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
No further event information available at the time of this report.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|