MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 MP TYPE1 PPS SO 17.0; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 05/18/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign: country: (b)(6).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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2020 - 02172, 0001825034 - 2020 - 02173, 0001825034 - 2020 - 02175, 0001825034 - 2020 - 02176, 0001825034 - 2020 - 02177.

Event Description

It was reported circulated items were investigated and identified debris in sterile packages.No patients were involved.No additional information available.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: updated: b4, b5, d4, d10, g4, h2, h3, h4, h6.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Evaluation of the returned products confirmed 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.The likely condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event it likely to be damage during transit causing the foam packaging to become abraded and shed.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.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 MP TYPE1 PPS SO 17.0
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10140095
• MDR Text Key: 194701038
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-02174
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K110400
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• 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: 06/10/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2022
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 51-106170
• Device Lot Number: 2780774
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/02/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/09/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1