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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 |
12/23/2023
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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).The 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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It was reported that during the surgery the implant was opened and there was a hair within the sterile packaging.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the provided photos and returned product found a hair-like debris in the sterile packaging.However, the sterile packaging was previously opened, therefore, the source of the debris cannot be confirmed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The reported event occurred in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause or condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet cannot be determined, as the product was returned opened.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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