MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) NARROW RIGHT SIZE 6; KNEE PROSTHESIS

Catalog Number	42-5020-060-02
Medical Device Problem Code	Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/12/2025
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 is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the femur outer packaging was opened, it was noticed the inside packaging looked damaged.The outside box appeared normal, but inside plastic looks melted.There was no patient injury as a result of the malfunction.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is 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,h6.The cmp was confirmed.-visual evaluation of the provided photos/returned product found the sterile packaging exhibits damage that is visually consistent with thermal damage.Sterility is considered not breached.-review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.-reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.-review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combination.Complaints are monitored through monthly complaint review in order to identify potential adverse trends.-medical records were not provided.-the root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage.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.

• Brand Name: FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) NARROW RIGHT SIZE 6
• Common Device Name: KNEE PROSTHESIS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 23696900
• Report Number: 3007963827-2025-00481
• Device Sequence Number: 9193730
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024229907
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024229907(17)350530(10)67270124
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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: 42-5020-060-02
• Device Lot Number: 67270124
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/19/2025
• 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: 11/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown