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	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.G2: japan.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that outside of surgery, during incoming inspection, it was found that the products had non-conformities, there were wrinkles in the sealing area.There is no patient involvement.Due diligence is complete and no additional information is available.There was no adverse event associated with this malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under cmp-(b)(4).Following sections were updated or corrected: b3, b4, b5, g3, g6, h2 and h11.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken bu the manufacturer.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information is available.
Event or Problem Description
During product evaluation, it was found that the packaging was within specifications.It has been determined that this device did not cause or contribute to a serious injury or a reportable malfunction.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
During product evaluation, it was found that the packaging was within specifications.It has been determined that this device did not cause or contribute to a serious injury or a reportable malfunction.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.

• 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: 20597911
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-01349
• Device Sequence Number: 17783829
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024494015
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024494015(17)290620(10)458485
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/27/2025

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: 458485
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/20/2024; 03/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2024; 03/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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