| Catalog Number |
14-405042 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
12/09/2024
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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 when the packaging was opened the inner sterile packaging was open causing the product to not be sterilized.An alternative product was used to complete the procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: japan.H3: 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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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g2; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual evaluation of the returned product found the inner sterile pouch is broken into multiple pieces.Sterility is considered not breached.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 non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event cannot be determined.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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