MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM; KNEE INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	42527900702
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device was discovered to have missing components.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).H3: the complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The event is confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned products identified that the products exhibit signs of use (nicked or scratched), and both ball bearings and springs are missing/disassembled.Disassembled components are not returned.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT
• 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: 21898677
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-01139
• Device Sequence Number: 3553197
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024245969
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024245969(10)63626838
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• 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): 07/15/2025

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: 42527900702
• Device Lot Number: 63626838
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/21/2025
• 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: 03/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/08/2017
• 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