| Model Number |
180557 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/02/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported, that one side of the sterile packaging was not sealed.The implant was not used during the surgery and a second implant was used.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: foreign: japan.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 or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product found the tyvek pouch was not sealed as required during manufacturing.This complaint has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.The root cause of the reported event is the packaging operator not following the work instructions provided.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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