MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXFORD CMNTLS IMPLANT INSERT; KNEE INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	32-422097
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The primary unique device identification (udi) number is not applicable as the lot number of the device is currently unknown.G2 - foreign: canada.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, the black plastic tip of the cementless implant inserter fractured.There were no reported harm or consequences to the patient, and no foreign material was retained in the patient.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; no further additional information or product has been received at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h4, h6, h11.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 is available at the time of this report.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.Product was returned and visually examined.The inserter associated with the provided item and lot number does not have a black plastic tip by design and no black plastic was returned with the item.Nothing was returned which was broken/fractured.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combination.Complaints are monitored per complaint trending process.The item described in the complaint description is different to that which was returned because it references a black tip.The oxford cementless implant inserter does not feature a black tip and therefore a definitive root cause could not 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.

• Brand Name: OXFORD CMNTLS IMPLANT INSERT
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 23402693
• Report Number: 3002806535-2025-00521
• Device Sequence Number: 10084271
• Product Code: NRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304525672
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304525672(11)221108(10)ZB7343449
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: P010014
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/23/2026

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 Number: 32-422097
• Device Lot Number: ZB7343449
• 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: 10/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2025; 04/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2026; 04/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/08/2022
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown