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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/20/2021
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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).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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that the outer box was opened and it was immediately observed that the stem inside had penetrated the sterile plastic container.A back up was available to complete the procedure without delay.No patients involved.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10 the event was confirmed with product received.Evaluation of the returned product confirmed that the stem has protruded through the sterile cavities and also the outer carton.Sterility has been compromised.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The likely condition of the product when it left zimmer biomet was conforming to specifications.The root cause of the reported event is likely due to transit damage.A corrective action was opened to further investigate this event.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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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