MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN ARTICULAR SURFACE USE WITH LPS/LPS-FLEX; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number	00596204010
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) g2: foreign - event occurred in china.The customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial surgery, the liner would not assemble with the tibial tray resulting in a 1-hour delay waiting for another liner.There was no consequences or impact to the patient.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d9; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h11.Visual inspection of the returned lps flex nexgen articular surface item number 00596204010 lot 66980671 performed.Lot number confirmed as correct.The dovetail feature was found to be both flared and compressed.The bottom surface is gouged between the dovetail feature and extraction slot with additional damage to the extraction slot.Dimensional analysis of width was performed and found to be within specifications.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.Detailed instructions for inserting the articular surface are provided in the surgical technique.The root cause is attributed to use error the complaint was 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: NEXGEN ARTICULAR SURFACE USE WITH LPS/LPS-FLEX
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, 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: 22135532
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-01658
• Device Sequence Number: 12634184
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024666092
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024666092(17)291022(10)66980671
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/08/2025

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: 00596204010
• Device Lot Number: 66980671
• 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: 05/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/23/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 00598004702 - TIBIAL COMPONENT - 66851937.
• Patient Sex: Unknown