MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. HIGH CAPACITY NARROW INTRAMEDULLARY TIP; LAVAGE HANDPIECE TIP

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).A follow up/ final report will be submitted once investigation is complete.G2: foreign country - (b)(6).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001526350-2023-01007, 0001526350-2023-01008, 0001526350-2023-01009, 0001526350-2023-01010.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
It was reported that there is debris in the sterile package.The event timing was before shipment, during inspection at arrival.There is no harm or delay reported.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction due diligence is complete and no additional information is available.
Event or Problem Description
There is no additional event information available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001526350-2023-01007-1.0001526350-2023-01008-1.0001526350 -2023-01009-1.0001526350-2023-01010-1.Visual inspection confirmed there was debris sealed inside the sterile package of 3 of the tips.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: HIGH CAPACITY NARROW INTRAMEDULLARY TIP
• Common Device Name: LAVAGE HANDPIECE TIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 17643766
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01006
• Device Sequence Number: 15438002
• Product Code: FQH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024374966
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024374966(17)260123(10)65866471
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/23/2024

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: 01/23/2026
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00515018200
• Device Lot Number: 65866471
• 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: 08/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2023
• 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