| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/16/2024
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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).G2: foreign: japan 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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It was reported that there was a hair inside the sterile package of the implant.There was no delay as the surgeon immediately selected another implant.There is no additional 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/corrected updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h6, h11.Visual evaluation of the returned product and provided photo found the packaging was previously opened.A hair-like fiber was found in the sterile packaging.As the product was previously opened, the source of the debris cannot be confirmed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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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Event or Problem Description
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There is no update to the prior event description provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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