MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE WITH INSERT AND LOCKING SCREW; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/08/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a surgical procedure, the articular surface did not lock as intended, causing difficulty for the surgeon.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: unknown, tibial component, unknown lot.G2: foreign, event occurred in india.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; d4; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6.The reported is confirmed though analysis the returned device.Visual examination of the returned product found the dovetail feature exhibits damage (flared out and compressed) the condyle surfaces exhibit minor nicks / scratches.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.Detailed instructions for inserting the articular surface are provided in the surgical technique.The root cause is attributed to a failure to follow instructions.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: ARTICULAR SURFACE WITH INSERT AND LOCKING SCREW
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, 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: 24250791
• Report Number: 0001822565-2026-00399
• Device Sequence Number: 15851286
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024211049
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024211049(17)270724(10)65565082
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• 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): 06/11/2026

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596203017
• Device Lot Number: 65565082
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 01/08/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11.
• Patient Sex: Unknown