MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TAPERLOC COMPLETE; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED

Catalog Number	51-145160
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	12/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the sterile packaging was found damaged during stock inspection.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.Complaint is confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned product/provided photos identified damage to the sterile packaging (pouch).Sterility has been compromised.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A complaint history search was not performed as the packaging design has been remediated.The 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 transit damage and a packaging design issue.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: TAPERLOC COMPLETE
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
• 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: 25594422
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-01864
• Device Sequence Number: 5445257
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304517356
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304517356(17)320111(10)7167752
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120030
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/23/2026

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: 51-145160
• Device Lot Number: 7167752
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown