MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE INSERTER; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G3 foreign source: united kingdom.Reported event was confirmed by review of photograph.Visual examination of the provided picture identified that the tip of the lower clamp was fractured.The device looks used with discoloration.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a fractured instrument was discovered during a knee procedure.It is unknown when the device fractured.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE INSERTER
• 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: 18038692
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-03013
• Device Sequence Number: 12861513
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024246423
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024246423(10)64006057
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172524
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 10/31/2023

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: 42529900100
• Device Lot Number: 64006057
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 10/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2018
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• 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