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

Catalog Number	11-3583
Medical Device Problem Code	Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2024
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 during incoming inspection the product was found to be non-conforming as there was a wrinkle in the sealing area.There is no patient involvement.Due diligence is complete.There was no adverse event associated with this malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Following sections were updated or corrected: b4, b5, d2, d4, d9, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h4, h6 and h11.Visual inspection confirmed there were raised creases in the seals of both of the packs of saw blades.Dye testing was done on both sealed packs of blades.Only one of the packages of blades were compromised by the creases in the seal.One package does not conform to specifications, and one does.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
There was no additional information associated with this malfunction.

• 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: 21268633
• Report Number: 0001526350-2025-00119
• Device Sequence Number: 8505277
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024494015
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024494015(17)290625(10)458487
• 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): 04/22/2025

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: 11-3583
• Device Lot Number: 458487
• 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: 11/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/25/2024
• 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: Unknown