MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VANGUARD FEM PEGS SET 2; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during inspection at a distributor, the sterile pouch the implant is packaged in was found to be torn.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-00777, 0001825034-2023-00778, and 0001825034-2023-00779.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
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 product found the inner sterile pouch is broken into multiple pieces.Evaluation of the outer pouch found no damage.Sterility has not been breached.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event 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: VANGUARD FEM PEGS SET 2
• 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: 16713305
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00776
• Device Sequence Number: 20648879
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304447646
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304447646(17)260829(10)443030
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113550
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/06/2023

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 Expiration Date: 08/29/2026
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 183099
• Device Lot Number: 443030
• 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: 03/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2016
• 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