MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TAPERLOC COMPLETE MICRO PRIMARY FEMORAL STEM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ japan.Visual evaluation of the returned product/provided photos identified damage to the sterile packaging (blister and pouch).Sterility has been compromised.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage and a packaging design issue.-the reported event has been confirmed by evaluation of the returned product and provided photos.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 during inspection of circulated stock, the sterile package was found damaged.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: TAPERLOC COMPLETE MICRO PRIMARY FEMORAL STEM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 20048634
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02062
• Device Sequence Number: 7971481
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304513518
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304513518(17)270227(10)3982300
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110400
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2024

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: 51-107140
• Device Lot Number: 3982300
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/19/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2017
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown