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

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TIBIAL BROACH CEMENTED SIZE E-F; INSTRUMENT, KNEE Back to Search Results
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.
 
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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 Key21950111
Report Number0001822565-2025-01233
Device Sequence Number15633404
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024247338
UDI-Public(01)00889024247338(10)65542976
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
K172524
Number of Events Summarized1
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 Number42539902205
Device Lot Number65542976
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 Manufacturer08/14/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/02/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/26/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured01/26/2023
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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