MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA 0 DEGREE KEELED TIBIAL PEG DRILL; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).H6: component code - proposed code is mechanical (g04) - drill.The complainant 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
It was reported during knee arthroplasty that the tip of the drill broke off while drilling peg holes for the tibial component, becoming wedged in the baseplate trial.Another drill was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h11.
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: b4, d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.Visual evaluation of the returned drill confirmed that the tip had fractured and the device exhibited signs of use (marring on the shaft, quick-connect feature and tip).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 0 DEGREE KEELED TIBIAL PEG DRILL
• 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: 23487012
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-04014
• Device Sequence Number: 10526852
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024632455
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024632455(10)ZB7825996
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221479
• 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): 03/12/2026

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42539901831
• Device Lot Number: ZB7825996
• 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: 10/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2025; 03/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025; 03/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/24/2024
• 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 Age: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Male