MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VANGUARD FEM PEGS SET 2; 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	04/12/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign - japan.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-00941.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that total knee arthroplasty was performed.When the vanguard distal femoral peg package was opened, the inner bags were torn within the sterile pouch.Another package was opened and the inner bags were torn as well.Subsequently, the surgeon decided to use the second pegs to complete the procedure.There was no consequences or impact to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product found the inner sterile pouches are broken into multiple pieces.Evaluation of the outer pouch found no damage.Sterility has not been breached.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.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 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: 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: 16854707
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00940
• Device Sequence Number: 7566394
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304447646
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304447646(17)260828(10)443010
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171054
• 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): 06/05/2023

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: 08/28/2026
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 183099
• Device Lot Number: 443010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/27/2023
• 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: 04/12/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2016
• 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