MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TAPERLOC COMPLETE; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Catalog Number	51-107170
Medical Device Problem Codes	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ event occurred in japan.The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as its location is unknown.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 that during inspection of stock, the sterile packaging was found damaged.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: TAPERLOC COMPLETE
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 24245430
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-00271
• Device Sequence Number: 18243411
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304513570
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304513570(17)280803(10)6338892
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110400
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/13/2026

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: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 51-107170
• Device Lot Number: 6338892
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/18/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2018
• 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