MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA FEMUR CEMENTED (CR) NARROW LEFT SIZE 10; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a knee procedure, the surgeon noted debris in the sterile packaging of an implant.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, and h11.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned product found the sterile poly bag is discolored with a cloudy appearance.The poly bag used to package this device was previously redesigned to address an issue with the bag sticking to the device.As a result of the redesign, a substance was added to address the sticking issue, which creates a cloudy appearance when the poly bag is rubbed by the device during transit.The sterility has not been compromised.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for the reported part and lot combination.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage.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: PERSONA FEMUR CEMENTED (CR) NARROW LEFT SIZE 10
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 20184625
• Report Number: 3007963827-2024-00343
• Device Sequence Number: 15686234
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024229976
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024229976(17)290531(10)64268020
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• 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): 01/02/2025

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: 42502006801
• Device Lot Number: 64268020
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2024
• 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: 08/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/31/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2019
• 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