| Catalog Number |
TR-0001-21 |
| 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 |
10/09/2025
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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 while prepping for surgery, the circulating nurse noted the needles extending in the packaging, causing a puncture in the package.This was noted outside of the sterile field, so no patient was involved in the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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.If any further information 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 is 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: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the provided photograph identified a puncture hole in the foil foil packaging.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to manufacturing.The event was confirmed.If any further information 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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