MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 FP TYPE1 PPS HO 6.0; PROSTHETIC, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)

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

Event Date 01/24/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the sterile packaging was damaged.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it¿s location is not known; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted h3 other text : device location is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the provided photo identified puncture damage to the outer carton.The sales rep indicated the sterile blister was also damaged.Review of the provided photo concluded the stem likely punctured the sterile blister and the outer carton.Sterility is considered breached.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.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

There is no update to the prior event description provided.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 FP TYPE1 PPS HO 6.0
• Type of Device: PROSTHETIC, 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: 18711286
• MDR Text Key: 335471056
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-00406
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K103755
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/13/2024

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 51-101060
• Device Lot Number: 6747104
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose