MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PATELLA REAMER BLADE WITH PILOT HOLE 26 MM DIAMETER; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Insert (1316); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2023-00628.Foreign source: australia.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 during a knee procedure, the patella reamer blade would not seat completely onto the patella reamer, leading to scoring of the guide.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed by review of photographs and video.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified that the reamer with pilot drill as a part that does not sit flush when the blade is assembled.This causes interaction issues with the guide.With this a video was also provided showing that the notching caused by the metal piece creates a sticking point.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Root cause was unable to 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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: PATELLA REAMER BLADE WITH PILOT HOLE 26 MM DIAMETER
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16522351
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-00629
• Device Sequence Number: 17771039
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024217478
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024217478(17)310221(10)64981767
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/03/2023

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: 00597909526
• Device Lot Number: 64981767
• 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: 02/15/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2021
• 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: Female