MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. BIOMET PRIMARY MODULAR CEMENTED TIBIAL TRAY 71MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/23/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tibial tray outer packaging was received damaged, but there did not appear to be any visible damage to the exterior sterile packaging.However, upon opening the package in the sterile field, a hole was identified on the interior sterile packaging of the implant.Another device was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product found crush damage on the outer carton that corresponds with the crush damage on the inner sterile blisters.There is a puncture that penetrates both layers of tyvek.Sterility has been compromised.This complaint has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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: BIOMET PRIMARY MODULAR CEMENTED TIBIAL TRAY 71MM
• 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: 16726343
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00808
• Device Sequence Number: 7209574
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868558511
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868558511(17)330214(10)65897186
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K915132
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/19/2023

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: 141213
• Device Lot Number: 65897186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/04/2023
• 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: 03/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/14/2023
• 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: Prefer Not To Disclose