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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Packaging Problem (3007)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/13/2024
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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 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 during knee arthroplasty that when the femoral implant was opened and the first layer of film peeled back, a hair was identified on the rim of the packaging for the implant in the sterile area.The surgeon was notified and a new femoral implant was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information is available 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.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.Visual review of the provided photo identified a hair-like debris on the blister flange.Visual evaluation of the returned product could not locate the reported hair-like debris.No damage to the packaging or device was noted.As the product was returned opened, 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.A definitive root cause or condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet cannot be determined, as the product was returned opened.This complaint cannot be confirmed.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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