MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. SAW BLADES SYNTHES®; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	11-3584
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/04/2025
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 country: australia.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the packaging was found to be damaged.There was no patient impact or delay.Due diligence is complete and there is no additional information available.
Event or Problem Description
There is no additional information available regarding the event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Following sections were updated or corrected: b4, b5, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h4, h6 and h11.No product was returned.Based on the image provided, the outer packaging was confirmed to be torn, but it could not be determined if the device sterility was compromised.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.

• Brand Name: SAW BLADES SYNTHES®
• 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: 21757653
• Report Number: 0001526350-2025-00432
• Device Sequence Number: 15908134
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024494022
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024494022(17)280826(10)433219
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/04/2025

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: 11-3584
• Device Lot Number: 433219
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 03/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2023
• 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