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Device Problem
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 05/16/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Femoral stem 12/14 neck taper plasma sprayed press-fit cementless size 4 extended offset reduced neck length.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 Description
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It was reported that the implant outer box was opened after surgeon prepared femur, and the inner box was contaminated from the stem protruding out.Attempts were made to obtain additional information; however, none was available.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Investigation results concluded that the reported event was due to transit damage.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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