| Catalog Number |
51-106150 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User (1570)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/13/2026
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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 damaged sterile packaging was identified during inspection of circulated stock items.No additional information available for the reported event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ japan.Visual examination of the returned product identifies that all the devices had creasing and tearing on the pouches at the pre-tear.Pouch seal width measured less than 6mm for all devices and are not acceptable.No other damage was noted during visual evaluation.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage and a packaging design 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 trends.
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