MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. SAW BLADES LINVATEC®/HALL® POWER SYSTEMS; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that at incoming inspection at the distributor warehouse the product packaging sterile seal area had wrinkles, compromising sterility.There was no patient involvement.Diligence is complete.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).G2 foreign: japan evaluation and investigation is in process.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under cmp-(b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4, b5, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures confirmed there was a large crease in the seal of the package.The crease did appear to compromise the seal.The packaging does not meet the acceptance criteria.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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.
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information available.

• Brand Name: SAW BLADES LINVATEC®/HALL® POWER SYSTEMS
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• 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: 20406308
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-01202
• Device Sequence Number: 6518347
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024494015
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024494015(17)290425(10)454849
• 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): 03/13/2025

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: 11-3583
• Device Lot Number: 454849
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2024
• 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: Prefer Not To Disclose