MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. CPS SHORT ANCHOR PLUG 14MM; PROSTHESIS KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/23/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: cps nut co-cr-mo alloy item # 178512 lot # 136770.Foreign source: 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 mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device fractured.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.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned device and provided pictures shows the shaft of the device is fractured.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.The device was submitted for further analysis.Analysis determined the fracture surface show shear ductile dimples flowing in different directions.These fracture artifacts are consistent with the torsional overload mode of fracture.Eds semi-quantitative analysis found the material to be consistent with ti-6al-4v titanium alloy (with c and o contamination).Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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: CPS SHORT ANCHOR PLUG 14MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS KNEE
• 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: 16186242
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00079
• Device Sequence Number: 2570937
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304461635
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304461635(17)320105(10)837090
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062998
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/23/2023

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: 178556
• Device Lot Number: 837090
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 12/23/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/05/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Patient Sex: Unknown