MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC XR MP T1 PPS 17X119MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Catalog Number 51-145170

Device Problem Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)

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

Event Date 09/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an inspection of the stock items, it was discovered by the distributorship that the sterile packaging was damaged.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Cmp (b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-02348.0001825034-2023-02350.0001825035-2023-02351.G2: 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product/provided photos identified damage to the sterile packaging (blister).Sterility has not been compromised.The reported event has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product/provided photos.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.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 additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: TPRLC XR MP T1 PPS 17X119MM
• 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: 17911541
• MDR Text Key: 325373627
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02349
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304517363
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304517363(17)310223(10)6966826
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/04/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 51-145170
• Device Lot Number: 6966826
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/20/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1