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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF CMNTLS IMPLANT INSERT; KNEE INSTRUMENT

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BIOMET UK LTD. OXF CMNTLS IMPLANT INSERT; KNEE INSTRUMENT Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 32-422097
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tibial tray impactor was found broken and unusable during surgery, as it couldn¿t connect to the implant.The issue was noticed when it was picked up from the tray.A femoral impactor was used instead, causing a brief 2-minute delay.The broken instrument did not contact the patient, and no fragments were retained.Attempts have been made and all additional information received has been included in this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2 ¿ foreign ¿ australia.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.No product was returned for evaluation; however, three images were provided.The images clearly show that the instrument has experienced significant wear over the years.Additionally, scratches and minor damages are visible.One of the images shows that a part at the front section (tip) of the instrument has broken off.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations that could be related to the reported event.Review of the complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and the part and lot combination.A definitive root cause could not 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.
 
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Brand Name
OXF CMNTLS IMPLANT INSERT
Common Device Name
KNEE INSTRUMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend
Manufacturer (Section G)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend CF31 3XA
UK   CF31 3XA
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key22068180
Report Number3002806535-2025-00203
Device Sequence Number15828018
Product Code NRA
UDI-Device Identifier00880304525672
UDI-Public(01)00880304525672(11)150827(10)ZB150501
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
P010014
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/10/2025
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 Number32-422097
Device Lot NumberZB150501
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 04/28/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/09/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/22/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/10/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/27/2015
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 Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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