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MalfunctionHSH

NEXGEN MIS INSTRUMENT TRAY

Received May 2, 2012 · Event occurred Feb 4, 2012

Report 1822565-2012-00960 · MDR key 2564224

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Product code (HSH)
Manufacturer (Zimmer, Inc.)
Model (00596700700)

Device

Generic name

Knee Instrument

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Catalog number

00596700700

Product problems

  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE TRAYS FOR THE NEXGEN SYSTEM CHANGED COLOR EXTREMELY WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. SOME EVEN SHOW BLACK DEPOSITS ON THE SURFACE. THE CLINIC DECIDED NOT TO USE THE TRAYS ANY LONGER DUE TO HYGIENIC REASONS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.