| Model Number |
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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 |
10/01/2024
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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).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 surgeon prepared the femur to a 15 std offset taperloc complete.The implant was opened, and the distal end of the stem was protruding through the plastic of the sterile packaging.Surgeon opted to broach to a 16 and a 16 std offset taperloc was implanted.No known impact or consequence to the patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional event information to report at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: g3, g6, h2, h3, h6.Visual evaluation of the returned product/provided photos identified damage to the sterile packaging (blister and pouch).Sterility has been compromised.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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.The reported event has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product and provided photos.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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