MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VANGUARD DISTAL FEMORAL PEG SET 2; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee arthroplasty when the packaging for the femoral pegs was opened, the inner sterile bags were identified to be torn.The pegs were not used in the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant devices - vanguard distal femoral peg set 2 catalog #: 183099 lot #: 368910.Report source - foreign: event occurred in japan.The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event; please see all reports associated with this event: 0001825034-2023-00958.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.Visual evaluation of the returned devices identified that the inner sterile pouches were broken into multiple pieces.However, evaluation of the outer pouches found no damage, and therefore sterility was not breached.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.As the condition of the devices was conforming when it left zimmer biomet, a definitive root cause could not be determined with the information 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.

• Brand Name: VANGUARD DISTAL FEMORAL PEG SET 2
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16873710
• MDR Text Key: 314638173
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00957
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304447646
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304447646(17)260826(10)368860
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K113550
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/04/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 183099
• Device Lot Number: 368860
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/27/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose