MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TIBIAL BROACH CEMENTED SIZE E-F; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Catalog Number	42539902205
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6.The event is confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use in the form of scratches and gouges.Broaching teeth are found to be fractured off the device and were 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during cleaning, staff noticed the teeth fractured off from the tibial broach instrument.There was no patient involvement and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Due diligence is complete as multiple attempts have been made however no additional information has been made available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign: canada.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in progress.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

• Brand Name: PERSONA TIBIAL BROACH CEMENTED SIZE E-F
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• 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: 21950111
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-01233
• Device Sequence Number: 15633404
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024247338
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024247338(10)65542976
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/26/2025

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: 42539902205
• Device Lot Number: 65542976
• 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: 04/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2023
• 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