MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. HIGH CAPACITY 12" INTRAMEDULLARY TIP; LAVAGE, JET

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.G2: foreign: japan.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that outside of surgery, the unit had a hair like substance.There was no patient involvement.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available.
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified a hair like particulate inside the tip packaging.The packaging did not meet the acceptance criteria.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 12" INTRAMEDULLARY TIP
• Common Device Name: LAVAGE, JET
• 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: 18880396
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-00320
• Device Sequence Number: 21094936
• Product Code: FQH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024374997
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024374997(17)260308(10)65935726
• 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): 03/21/2024

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: 03/08/2026
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00515018500
• Device Lot Number: 65935726
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/27/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2023
• 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