MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE EF 13 MM THICKNESS; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Catalog Number	42527900503
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in progress.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a tibial articular surface provisional shim instrument was found to be disassembled and missing ball bearings during the sterilization process on an unknown date.There was no patient involvement and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.All available information has been reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections have been updated: b4; b5; g3; h2; h3; h6; h11.Visual evaluation of the returned products identified that the products exhibit signs of use (nicked or gouged) and one or both of the ball bearings are missing (missing ball bearings are not returned).Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was 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 further event information at time of this report.

• Brand Name: PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE EF 13 MM THICKNESS
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 21091788
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 15739637
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024245877
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024245877(10)64519867
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2025

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: 42527900503
• Device Lot Number: 64519867
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/11/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown