MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DISPOSABLE MIXING BOWL AND SPATULA; HIPS, INSTRUMENTS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 12/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign: japan 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.

Event Description

It was reported during incoming inspection that a team member found a hair like substance.There was no patient involvement.It was reported that no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Visual evaluation of the returned product found a hair-like fiber in the sealed sterile packaging that is not acceptable.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event is the operator not following the work instructions provided.This complaint has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: DISPOSABLE MIXING BOWL AND SPATULA
• Type of Device: HIPS, INSTRUMENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 18429301
• MDR Text Key: 331886307
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024376564
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024376564(17)280930(10)66330621
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/02/2024
• 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: 00504901100
• Device Lot Number: 66330621
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• 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