| Catalog Number |
131827118 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/14/2025
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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.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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It was reported that there was a foreign substance inside of the sterile packaging of the product.
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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; d9; g2; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the returned product and the provided photographs showing there is white debris that is between the clear pouch and the blue sleeve.The device was returned without any shrink film and the tamper label has been cut or torn open.The inner pouch remains sealed and the sterile barrier has not been breached.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 control is considered non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to a manufacturing issue.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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