MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE GH; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Catalog Number	42527900702
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) product has been received by zimmer biomet and 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 multiple tasp shims were returned missing ball bearings on a worn instrument claim form.It was further clarified that all those instruments were from long time ago, and they are not from the same procedure and had no specific reasons for the issues.Attempts were made and all available information was provided.
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; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h9.Visual examination of the returned tasp identified signs of use (scuffs, dings) and confirmed the complaint, one of the bearings and springs was disassembled / missing and not returned.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.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.

• Brand Name: PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE GH
• 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: 23649174
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-04301
• Device Sequence Number: 10123852
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024245969
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024245969(10)64417008
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172524
• 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: 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: 42527900702
• Device Lot Number: 64417008
• 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: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/31/2020
• 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