MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TASP SHIM SIZE GH 12MM THICKNESS; KNEE INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	42527900701
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Suggested component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ provisional the customer has indicated product has been 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 that instrument tap(s) were returned disassembled on a worn instrument claim form and that not all pieces were returned.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d1; d2; d4; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h9.The reported event can be confirmed.Visual examination of the returned tasp identified signs of use (scuffs, scratches, dings) and confirmed the complaint.Both bearings and springs were disassembled / missing and not returned.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Field actions referenced in h9 were initiated to recommend against using ultrasonic cleaning as a sterilizing technique for these devices.These devices were subsequently re-designed to account for this failure mode with a new locking mechanism.It was determined that these devices were manufactured prior to this design change.Medical records were not provided.The root cause is considered to be a previously addressed design issue.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 TASP SHIM SIZE GH 12MM THICKNESS
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENT
• 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: 23568486
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-04149
• Device Sequence Number: 10172626
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024245952
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024245952(10)64125676
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113369
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/22/2026

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: 42527900701
• Device Lot Number: 64125676
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2019
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: ZFA 2014-67; Z-1052-2015
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown