MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. 8MM THICKNESS SIZE H MEDIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL; 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	11/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a tasp fractured while inserting to trial during surgery.There is no additional information available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).H3- customer has indicated that the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product shows sign of repeated use and the device has fractured.All pieces were returned.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.The lot has been in the field for approximately six years and two months.It is unknown how many times the device was used.The root cause can be attributed to normal wear and tear of device from repeated use over time.This complaint is confirmed via product evaluation.If any further information is received 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: 8MM THICKNESS SIZE H MEDIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL
• 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: 18303491
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-03552
• Device Sequence Number: 17709003
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304810020
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304810020(10)63791075
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161592
• 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): 03/15/2024

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42518100808
• Device Lot Number: 63791075
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 11/17/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/12/2017
• 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: Reuse
• 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 Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female