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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/20/2024
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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 a hair was discovered on the weld seam in the sterile packaging, which means that sterility is no longer guaranteed.The issue was discovered prior to surgery during kit inspection.Another device was used for the procedure.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2 : foreign country : germany.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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6 no product was returned; functional and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Visual evaluation of the provided picture found a hair like particle within the sterile packaging and completely through the sterile seal area.The device packaging does not meet the acceptable criteria per packaging materials inspection.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to a manufacturing issue.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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