MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. PERSONA® VIVACIT-E® CEMENTED ALL-POLY PATELLA; KNEE JOINT PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL METAL/POLYMER POROUS-COATED UNCEMENTED PROSTHESIS

Catalog Number	42540200032
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, the patella implant was opened, and a speck of dirt was discovered along the articulating surface.Another implant was used to complete the procedure.No patient consequences were reported as a result of the event.It was reported that no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The 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.If any further information is found that 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6.Visual evaluation of the returned product found the packaging was previously opened.A piece of black debris was found in the sterile packaging.As the product was returned opened, the source of the debris cannot be confirmed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause or condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet cannot be determined, as the product was returned opened.This complaint cannot be confirmed.If any further information 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: PERSONA® VIVACIT-E® CEMENTED ALL-POLY PATELLA
• Common Device Name: KNEE JOINT PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL METAL/POLYMER POROUS-COATED UNCEMENTED PROSTHESIS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.; turpeaux industrial park; route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1; mercedita PR 00715
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.; turpeaux industrial park; route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1; mercedita PR 00715
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 20407703
• Report Number: 0002648920-2024-00315
• Device Sequence Number: 11636034
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024247697
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024247697(17)290506(10)66662337
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/23/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 42540200032
• Device Lot Number: 66662337
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/30/2024
• 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: 09/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/07/2024
• 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 Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Female