MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FRONT LOADING CARTRIDGE KIT; BONE CEMENT & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Source: japan.Multiple reports were submitted along with this report: 0001822565-2022-01253.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 there was debris in the sterile package.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.
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: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.Visual review of the returned case confirmed that two of the kits returned had loose debris inside the outer sealed cavity.The debris were both greater than.60 square millimeters, per packaging specifications.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.As the condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet was non-conforming to specification, the root cause is determined to be the operator not following the work instructions provided.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: FRONT LOADING CARTRIDGE KIT
• Common Device Name: BONE CEMENT & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 14291798
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-01254
• Device Sequence Number: 4612941
• Product Code: LOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024376670
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024376670(17)020327(10)65390953
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/26/2022

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00506905200
• Device Lot Number: 65390953
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/16/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown