MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING UC LEFT 12 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number	42511200412
Medical Device Problem Code	Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the inner sterile packaging of the articular surface was found to be yellow and discolored.Another implant was used to complete the procedure.There was no patient impact and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information at time of this report.
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 provided photo and returned product found the sterile pouch is discolored (yellow).As the discoloration is from an unknown source, the packaging is considered unacceptable.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.

• Brand Name: PERSONA ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING UC LEFT 12 MM HEIGHT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 21559484
• Report Number: 3007963827-2025-00079
• Device Sequence Number: 4373526
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024640566
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024640566(17)290312(10)66660518
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• 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): 07/02/2025

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: 42511200412
• Device Lot Number: 66660518
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/17/2025
• 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: 02/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2024
• 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