MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL LEFT SIZE EF; 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	12/18/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a fractured provisional was received from a hospital.There was no reported patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it was discarded.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Performed a visual inspection of the provided photograph of a tibial articular surface provisional left size ef item # 42517000505 lot # 64853990 found it to exhibit signs of repeated use nicked / gouged and the corner of post feature has fractured off.Reference attached photographs.Tasp was not returned.The device history records for item # 42517000505 lot # 64853990 and the receiving inspection reports for item # 42517050505 lot # 80952880 were reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no anomalies/deviations identified.Reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.Prior investigation of this type of malfunction for these devices involved optical microscopy revealing hackle marks and river lines in the case of bending overload; however, a definitive root cause could not 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
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL LEFT SIZE EF
• 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: 18518027
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-00146
• Device Sequence Number: 7557869
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024238497
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024238497(10)64853990
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/08/2024

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: 42517000505
• Device Lot Number: 64853990
• 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: 12/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2020
• 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