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| 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 |
07/03/2023
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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 the outer packaging of the implant had a hole.The issue occurred while opening the package.It was found that the styrofoam packing was crumbling, and a hole was inside the inner wrap.There was no harm or impact to the patient as another implant was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: updated: g3; h2; h3; h6 visual evaluation of the returned product identified damage to the sterile packaging (pouch).Sterility has not been compromised.There is white debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.Black debris was additionally identified; however, as the black debris was not initially reported, no further review will be performed regarding the black debris.The reported event has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage and a packaging design 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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No further information is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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