MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VGD VE PS TIB BRG 71/75X10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number	VE183640
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10, medical product.Biomet cc cruciate tray 75mm, item# 141234, lot# j8033304.G2.Japan.H3.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 a total knee arthroplasty, the locking bar on an articular surface was difficult to assemble with the tibial tray.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted to provide additional information.Updated: b4, b5, d2b, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10, and h11 no product was returned, or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint is not confirmed.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: VGD VE PS TIB BRG 71/75X10MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• 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: 24321786
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-00330
• Device Sequence Number: 9541948
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024565661
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024565661(17)300129(10)67135596
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K183583
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• 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): 05/12/2026

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: VE183640
• Device Lot Number: 67135596
• 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: 01/21/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11.
• Patient Sex: Unknown