MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FRONT LOADING CARTRIDGE KIT; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Catalog Number	00506905200
Medical Device Problem Code	Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the distributorship that during incoming inspection, debris was found in the sterile packaging.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: japan customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected.Updated: b4; b5; d9; g3; h2; h3; h6.Review of the provided photo identified foreign debris in the sterile packaging.Visual examination of the returned product found 1 sealed pouch that contains foreign debris that exceeds the acceptable limit.The complaint has been confirmed by evaluation of the provided photo and returned product.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to a manufacturing issue.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 additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: FRONT LOADING CARTRIDGE KIT
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, HIP
• 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: 21228317
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-00173
• Device Sequence Number: 7544553
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024376670
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024376670(17)290425(10)66693473
• 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): 06/03/2025

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
• Device Catalogue Number: 00506905200
• Device Lot Number: 66693473
• 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: 01/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2024
• 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