MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC XR T1 PPS 12X144MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 06/26/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2020-02778, 0001825034-2020-02779, 0001825034-2020-02780, 0001825034-2020-02782, 0001825034-2020-02783.

Event Description

It was reported that during an investigation of circulated items.Several devices were identified as having debris in their sterile packages.No patients were involved.No additional information is available.

Event Description

Upon investigation, it has been determined that the debris in the sterile packaging meets the acceptable criteria and product is conforming to specifications.Event is no longer considered reportable, and initial report should be voided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Reported event was confirmed by review of provided photographs.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the event were found.The root cause of the reported event is likely to be due to transit damage.Evaluation of the photographs provided confirmed the following: lot #3564518: debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of the porous coating and foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.All remaining lots: debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.The likely condition of the product when it left zimmer biomet was conforming to specification.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.Upon investigation, it has been determined that the debris in the sterile packaging meets the acceptable criteria and product is conforming to specifications.Event is no longer considered reportable, and initial report should be voided.

• Brand Name: TPRLC XR T1 PPS 12X144MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10288344
• MDR Text Key: 199267516
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-02781
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304517134
• UDI-Public: 00880304517134
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K120030
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/05/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 51-105120
• Device Lot Number: 3564649
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/26/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/17/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/05/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1