MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TPRLC 133 T1 PPS HO 18X156MM; TAPERLOC COMPLETE

Catalog Number	51-104180
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	05/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Visual evaluation of the returned product/provided photos identified damage to the sterile packaging (blister and pouch).Sterility has been compromised.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage and a packaging design 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the sales rep opened the implant box, the implant had punctured the sterile box.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: TPRLC 133 T1 PPS HO 18X156MM
• Common Device Name: TAPERLOC COMPLETE
• 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: 25386353
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-01591
• Device Sequence Number: 12072258
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304499263
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304499263(17)290831(10)6619445
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K101086
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2026

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: 51-104180
• Device Lot Number: 6619445
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/18/2026
• 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: 05/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown