MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA STRAIGHT SPLINED UNCEMENTED STEM EXTENSION 10MM X +135MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during knee arthroplasty that when the stem packaging was opened, the sterile bag appeared to be foggy and powdery on the inside.As the surgeon was concerned about the sterility of the device, another stem was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

• Brand Name: PERSONA STRAIGHT SPLINED UNCEMENTED STEM EXTENSION 10MM X +135MM
• 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: 25746787
• Report Number: 0001822565-2026-02485
• Device Sequence Number: 10401293
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868249761
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868249761(17)300531(10)64759592
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K191625
• 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): 07/08/2026

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: 42560113510
• Device Lot Number: 64759592
• 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: 06/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/22/2020
• 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