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MalfunctionLRY

RSP 4.0MM 6BOX ST

Received Apr 10, 2025 · Event occurred Mar 26, 2025

Report 0002242056-2025-00007 · MDR key 21816437

Device

Generic name

Punch, Surgical

Model number

NI

Catalog number

080-401

Lot number

27978

Product problems

  • Packaging Problem
  • Packaging Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SMALL BLACK SHAVING (DEBRIS) FELL OUT OF THE AORTIC PUNCH WHILE TESTING THE PLUNGER MECHANISM PRIOR TO SURGERY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). G2: CANADA 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.

Description of Event or Problem

NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WERE UPDATED: B4, B5, D4, G3, G6, H2, H3, H4, H6, H11 NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED, OR PHOTOS PROVIDED; VISUAL AND DIMENSIONAL EVALUATIONS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD(S) IDENTIFIED NO DEVIATIONS OR ANOMALIES DURING MANUFACTURING. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNCONFIRMED. 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.