MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VANGUARD UNIVERSAL CRUCIATE RETAINING TIBIAL BEARING PROVISIONAL 10MM X 79/83MM; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during knee arthroplasty that the surgeon had difficulty extracting the tibial trial with the appropriate handle.The trial was then removed utilizing another device and upon inspection, the trial was identified to be cracked at the extractor hole.No adverse events were reported as a result of this 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.Visual evaluation of the returned trial identified signs of repeated use (dinged, nicked, scratched) and the opening of the extraction hole was confirmed to be deformed with a crack extending from the extraction hole to one of the anterior notches.Dimensional analysis determined that 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: VANGUARD UNIVERSAL CRUCIATE RETAINING TIBIAL BEARING PROVISIONAL 10MM X 79/83MM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 22725077
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-02367
• Device Sequence Number: 9143935
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304453555
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304453555(11)180417(10)ZB180401
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113550
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/25/2025

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: 32-483760
• Device Lot Number: ZB180401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/25/2025
• 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: 07/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2018
• 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