MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL LEFT SIZE CD; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a tasp was returned fractured.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).H3- the product has been 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.Corrected: h4 manufacturer date.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use nicked / gouged / wear and the post has fractured off.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint is confirmed with the returned device.If any further information is received which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental medwatch will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.H6: component code: proposed component (annex g) code is: - mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom upon review of our reporting decision on fracture of articular surface provisionals.A review of all complaints for this product indicates that there has never been an event that has resulted in a death or serious injury.Therefore, zimmer biomet will not be reporting this failure mode going forward.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL LEFT SIZE CD
• 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: 19320941
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-01583
• Device Sequence Number: 6320053
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024238459
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024238459(10)65314256
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/28/2024

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: 42517000303
• Device Lot Number: 65314256
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/03/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2022
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown