MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DIST TIB ANTLAT RT WIDE 9H STE; PLATE, FIXATION

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the sterile packaging was not vacuumed properly.This issue was found at the distributorship and there was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign: japan.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 report will be submitted.Product not returned.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d9, g3, g7, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.Visual evaluation of the returned product found the packaging is confirmed to be sealed.No damage noted.The packaging is not completely tight against the part.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event is 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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: DIST TIB ANTLAT RT WIDE 9H STE
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15419867
• MDR Text Key: 301096098
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02106
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024055537
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024055537(17)320512(10)114350
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K111663
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/28/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/14/2022
• 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: 856200009
• Device Lot Number: 114350
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/12/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1