MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MIXING BOWL AND SPATULA; MIXER, CEMENT, FOR CLINICAL USE

Catalog Number	00504901100
Medical Device Problem Code	Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during stock inspection, the package was found to be nonconforming with a narrow sealing area.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in japan.-visual evaluation of the returned product found a pouch with peeling in the seal area.The seal was measured and found the seal is non-conforming to zpc 8.400.-review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.-reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.-the root cause of the reported event can be attributed to a manufacturing issue.-complaint is confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: MIXING BOWL AND SPATULA
• Common Device Name: MIXER, CEMENT, FOR CLINICAL USE
• 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: 25119564
• Report Number: 0001822565-2026-01498
• Device Sequence Number: 18307916
• Product Code: JDZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024376564
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024376564(17)300918(10)85390024
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2026

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: 00504901100
• Device Lot Number: 85390024
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/23/2025
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2025
• 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