MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. HEADLESS TROCAR DRILL PIN 3.2 MM DIAMETER 75 MM LENGTH; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975); Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/19/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, that during a knee procedure.A hair was found in the sterile packaging of a trocar pin.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Cmp- (b)(4).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.
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 a hair-like debris sealed in the blister flange seal.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for the reported product.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to packaging operator not following the work instructions provided.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: HEADLESS TROCAR DRILL PIN 3.2 MM DIAMETER 75 MM LENGTH
• 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: 17492542
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-02119
• Device Sequence Number: 7253179
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024201620
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024201620(17)320316(10)65336144
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2023

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: 00590102000
• Device Lot Number: 65336144
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/28/2023
• 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: 07/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female