MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 FP TYPE1 PPS HO 5.0; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 04/24/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign (b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2020-01908, 0001825034-2020-01909, 0001825034-2020-01910, 0001825034-2020-01912, 0001825034-2020-01913.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 that there was debris in the sterile packaging.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Evaluation of the returned products confirms the sterile packaging (blister and foam) is damaged and there is debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.Therefore, the reported event is confirmed.Sterility was not compromised.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.These products were likely conforming when they left zimmer biomet control.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to transit damage causing the porous coating to shed from the implant.This device falls within the scope of a corrective action which is to assess all current sterile barrier systems used to package products at zimmer biomet bridgend.As part of this corrective action, the pouch is being improved to use a stronger material (nylon), and foam end caps are being added.Also, the orientation the devices are packed in the shipper box is moving from vertical to horizontal, and the thickness of the shipper box has been increased.Upon investigation, it has been determined that the debris in the sterile packaging meets the acceptable criteria and product is conforming to specifications.Event is no longer considered reportable, and initial report should be voided 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

Upon investigation, it has been determined that the debris in the sterile packaging meets the acceptable criteria and product is conforming to specifications.Event is no longer considered reportable, and initial report should be voided.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 FP TYPE1 PPS HO 5.0
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10024566
• MDR Text Key: 189862962
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-01911
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K103755
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/05/2020
• 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: 51-101050
• Device Lot Number: 3391318
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/23/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1