| Catalog Number |
42502607401 |
| 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 |
01/31/2025
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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).H3: the complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the sterile packaging was deformed and only opened the outer box.Another device was used to complete the surgery.No more information is available.
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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: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The complaint is confirmed.Visual evaluation of the provided photos and returned product found the sterile packaging exhibits damage that is visually consistent with thermal damage.Sterility is considered breached.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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