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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PSN FEM PS IMPACTOR PAD; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PSN FEM PS IMPACTOR PAD; INSTRUMENT, KNEE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 42509909300
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2- japan.H3- customer has indicated that the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 an impactor pad fractured during femoral implant insertion.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted to provide additional information.Updated: b4, b5, d2b, d9, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h11 visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use (dings and marring on the impactor surface).The device is fractured (unable to determine if all pieces are returned).The fracture surface was found to be consistent with the device fractures analyzed in zrm_wa_0507_19, which indicates overload failure or low cycle fatigue culminating in the overload failure.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to wear and tear of the device from repeated use over time.This complaint is confirmed.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 is available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
PSN FEM PS IMPACTOR PAD
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 Key22777182
Report Number0001822565-2025-02868
Device Sequence Number9449673
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024232884
UDI-Public(01)00889024232884(10)63870614
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K113369
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/29/2026
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 Number42509909300
Device Lot Number63870614
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
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 Manufacturer01/14/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/11/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/29/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/20/2018
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 Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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