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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 |
04/29/2024
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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 before being opened to the sterile field, the box for the screw was opened; it was noticed that there were pin hole marks in the sterile packaging.The screw was not used.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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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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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: g3; h2; h3; h6 -visual evaluation of the returned product found damage to the sterile pouch (puncture).Damage to the outer carton was also noted; however, as the outer carton damage was not initially reported, no further investigation will be performed.-review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.-reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.-the condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to packaging operator not following the work instructions provided.-this complaint was confirmed by evaluation of the returned product.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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