MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 T1 PPS SO 10X140MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

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

Event Date 04/27/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign: (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.

Event Description

It was reported by the distributorship that debris in the sterile packaging was found during incoming inspection.No patient involvement and no adverse consequences were reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product identified that there is debris inside the sterile packaging.The complaint has been confirmed by visual evaluation.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The product was likely non-conforming when it left zimmer biomet control.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to the operator not following instructions during manufacturing.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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 T1 PPS SO 10X140MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• 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: 14551485
• MDR Text Key: 293176078
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-01322
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304489684
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304489684(17)311129(10)7146926
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K101086
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2022

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: 51-103100
• Device Lot Number: 7146926
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/31/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/29/2021
• 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