MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 MP T1 PPS SO 8X101MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 01/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: (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 that the product packaging was found to be nonconforming.The incoming inspection team found debris and blood like debris in the sterile package.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual evaluation of the returned products identified that there is debris inside the sterile packages.The complaint has been confirmed by visual evaluation.Review of the device history records identified no related deviations or anomalies.These products likely left zimmer biomet control non-conforming.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to the operator not following instructions during manufacturing.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 informational on the reported event.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 MP T1 PPS SO 8X101MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11343114
• MDR Text Key: 232384798
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-00531
• 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,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/02/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/18/2021
• 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: 51-108080
• Device Lot Number: 6852424
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/23/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/01/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1