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MalfunctionLRY

RSP 4.5MM 6BOX ST

Received Aug 31, 2022

Report 0002242056-2022-00006 · MDR key 15330276

Device

Generic name

Aorta Punch, Single-use

Model number

NI

Catalog number

080-451

Lot number

05038

Product problems

  • Packaging Problem
  • Packaging Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). COMMON DEVICE NAME: LRY. VISUAL EXAMINATION OF THE PROVIDED PHOTO IDENTIFIED THAT A HAIR IS WITHIN THE STERILE PACKAGING SEAL AND INNER PRODUCT CAVITY. NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED. REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD(S) IDENTIFIED NO DEVIATIONS OR ANOMALIES DURING MANUFACTURING. THE CONDITION OF THE DEVICE WHEN IT LEFT ZIMMER BIOMET IS NON-CONFORMING TO SPECIFICATION. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS THE OPERATOR NOT FOLLOWING THE WORK INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. 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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A HAIR WAS FOUND INSIDE THE STERILE PACKAGE OUTSIDE OF A SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.