MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 T1 PPS HO 16X152MM 2MM T1; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 08/06/2020

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.

Event Description

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

Event Description

Upon receipt of additional information, it has been determined that this device did not contain any debris that would compromise sterility.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon receipt of additional information, it has been determined that this device did not contain any debris that would compromise sterility.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.Evaluation of the returned product/photographs provided confirmed the following: lot #3702941; debris inside the sterile packaging which is consistent with the appearance of the porous coating and foam debris from the foam packaging inside the sterile barrier.The reported event is confirmed.The likely condition of the product when it left zimmer biomet was conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event is likely to be due to transit damage.A corrective action has been initiated to address this 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.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 T1 PPS HO 16X152MM 2MM T1
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10453698
• MDR Text Key: 204364596
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-03330
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K101086
• 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: 11/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/26/2020
• 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: 51-104160
• Device Lot Number: 3702941
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/02/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/02/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1