Catalog Number 3003940001-3 |
Device Problems
Unsealed Device Packaging (1444); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922); Packaging Problem (3007)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 08/14/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Unique identifier (udi) #: (b)(4).Report source, foreign: event occurred in (b)(6).The device will not be returned to the manufacturer.Therefore it will not be analyzed.The review of the device manufacturing quality record indicates that (b)(4) products designation refobacin bone cement r 1x40-3, reference (b)(4), lot number 835bae0303 were manufactured on 16 november 2018.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.The reported event was unable to be confirmed as the product was not returned.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.According to the available data, the most probable root cause is due to packaging issue (sealing process).Corrective action has been initiated to address reported 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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Event Description
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It has been reported that during the opening of the packaging of the powder, this one torn at the seal level.It was impossible to take off the pouch in sterile manner.There was no patient involvement, no adverse events have been reported as resultant of the malfunction.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the opening of the packaging of the powder, this one torn at the seal level.It was impossible to take off the pouch in sterile manner.There was no clinical consequence.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to correct information and to relay additional information.The device was not returned to the manufacturer.Therefore it could not be analyzed.The reported event could not be confirmed.The review of the device manufacturing quality record indicates that 2 708 products designation refobacin bone cement r 1x40-3, reference: (b)(4), lot number: 835bae0303 were manufactured on 16 november 2018.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.No non conformity or deviation was observed which could be linked to the event described in the complaint.No other complaint has been recorded for this issue for refobacin bone cement r 1x40-3, reference: (b)(4), lot number: 835bae0303 within one year.With the available information, the exact root cause of the event could not be determined.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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