MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF FEM TRIAL REMOVER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	32-420126
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in new zealand.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 the procedure, the slap hammer spring mechanism broke.There was no impact to the patient and no delay.Due diligence is in progress for this event; to date no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.The reported event was confirmed by review of pictures.The product involved in the reported event was not returned for investigation; however, pictures were provided and reviewed.It appears that there the locking twist of the spring is visibly protruding, indicating that the spring is no longer under tension confirming that the spring is fractured.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history found no additional related complaints for this item and the reported part and lot combination.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: OXF FEM TRIAL REMOVER
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL 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: 23835987
• Report Number: 3002806535-2025-00647
• Device Sequence Number: 14710416
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279477234
• UDI-Public: (01)05019279477234(10)ZB150801
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 05/13/2026

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: 32-420126
• Device Lot Number: ZB150801
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 11/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2015
• 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 Sex: Unknown