MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Zimmer Orthopaedic Mfg. Ltd. Persona Cruciate Retaining Cemented Standard Femoral Component Size 12 Right; Prosthesis, Knee

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944); Packaging Problem (3007)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during knee arthroplasty that when the femoral component was opened, the inner packaging was melted and plastic residue was stuck to the implant.The outer packaging appeared normal on the outside, but appeared burnt on the inside.As there was no additional implant available, it was still used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this 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.

• Brand Name: Persona Cruciate Retaining Cemented Standard Femoral Component Size 12 Right
• Common Device Name: Prosthesis, Knee
• Manufacturer (Section D): Zimmer Orthopaedic Mfg. Ltd.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): Zimmer Orthopaedic Mfg. Ltd.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; +1(574)526-0384
• MDR Report Key: 50819628
• Report Number: 3007963827-2026-00416
• Device Sequence Number: 10211033
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024230460
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024230460(17)360612(10)67905920
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172524
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• 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): 09/18/2026

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: 42502607402
• Device Lot Number: 67905920
• 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: 08/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/15/2026
• 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: Male