MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA 2.5MM HEX DRIVER; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Catalog Number	42509902500
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the 2.5 mm male hex driver fractured during the procedure.No patient harm or impact reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D4: diligence is in process to provide product identification information; however, no further information has been provided at this time.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
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/corrected: updated: a1, a2, a3, b4, b5, d5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h11.The investigation remains 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: b1; b5; d2a; d2b; d4; e1; g1; g3; h1; h3; h4; h6.The reported event could not be confirmed due to lack of product/information.Visual examination of the provided picture identified a 2.5 mm male hex driver.The device shows signs of use such as dings.No fracture is seen.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot 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.

• Brand Name: PERSONA 2.5MM HEX DRIVER
• 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: 22781291
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-02883
• Device Sequence Number: 18201966
• Product Code: GFC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024232525
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024232525(10)Z67536739
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/07/2025

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: 42509902500
• Device Lot Number: Z67536739
• 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: 07/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2025; 10/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025; 11/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2023
• 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: Male