MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 MP TYPE1 PPS SO 4.0; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)

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

Event Date 08/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the distributor that when inspecting circulated items, it was identified that the sterile package damaged.There was no patient involvement.It was reported that no further information was available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign: japan.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-01993 and 0001825034-2023-01994.The 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product identified damage to the sterile packaging (blister).Sterility has been compromised.The reported event has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The 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 conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage and a packaging design issue.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 information at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 MP TYPE1 PPS SO 4.0
• 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: 17630370
• MDR Text Key: 322024774
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-01992
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304515239
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304515239(17)310114(10)6938470
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K120030
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/13/2023

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: 51-108040
• Device Lot Number: 6938470
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/02/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/28/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2021
• 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