MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-L MINUS; PROSTHESIS KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/14/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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 or Problem Description
It was reported that while opening implant for surgeon, the outer box was damaged.The nonsterile and sterile package was cracked.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4, b5, g3, h2, h3, h6.The reported event was confirmed by visual evaluation of the provided photos which identified damage to the outer, sterile blister packaging and damage to the outer, carton packaging.However, since the product was not returned, it could not be determined if sterility has been compromised.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The likely condition of the device is conforming to specification when it left for distribution.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage.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: CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-L MINUS
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 13655859
• Report Number: 3007963827-2022-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 12246306
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024208728
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024208728(10)63178845
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/27/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2025
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00595601505
• Device Lot Number: 63178845
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/28/2015
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Patient Sex: Unknown