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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User (1570); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/07/2024
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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 the packaging had a hole in it and flaky white substance adhered to the implant.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: 51-103240.Item name tprlc 133 t1 pps so 24x167mm.Lot# 6498125.The product has been received by zimmer biomet.The investigation is currently in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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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/corrected updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h6, h11.Evaluation of the returned product/photographs provided confirmed there is white debris inside the sterile packaging which is visually consistent with the appearance of foam debris from the foam packaging and debris/staining inside the sterile packaging which is visually consistent with the appearance of porous coating.Additional evaluation of the returned product/provided photos identified damage to the sterile packaging (pouch).Sterility has been compromised.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event or Problem Description
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There is no update to the prior event description provided.
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