MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM 10MM EF; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tibial articular surface provisional shim was identified to be missing the ball bearings when it was returned to the distributorship warehouse after sterilization.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.The following sections were corrected: h2.Visual evaluation of the returned device identified signs of use (nicked/gouged) and one set of the ball bearings and springs were disassembled.Dimensional analysis determined the product was conforming to print specifications where measured.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental 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 10MM EF
• 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: 22642255
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-02681
• Device Sequence Number: 8681437
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024245846
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024245846(10)63781614
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/09/2025

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42527900500
• Device Lot Number: 63781614
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/08/2025
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2017
• 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