MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 MP TYPE1 PPS HO 24.0; PROSTHESIS, HIP

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 12/15/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a left hip procedure a hole was discovered in the sterile packaging and the implant was sticking out.There was no direct contact with the patient.A new stem was used to complete the surgery.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.Evaluation of the returned product confirmed there is: white debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.Debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of porous coating.Damage to the sterile packaging (blister and pouch).Sterility has been compromised.Damage to the inside of the outer carton.The reported event is confirmed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage and a packaging design issue.A summary of the investigation was sent to the customer.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 additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 MP TYPE1 PPS HO 24.0
• 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: 16131001
• MDR Text Key: 308346786
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00034
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304513655
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304513655(17)270214(10)3969568
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110400
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/30/2023

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: 51-107240
• Device Lot Number: 3969568
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/23/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/10/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/14/2017
• 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: Male