MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Zimmer Biomet, Inc. PSN TIB POR 2 PEG SZ D R; Prosthesis, Knee

Catalog Number	42530006702
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the internal sterile packet of a tibial implant was deformed and could not be removed from the outer package, and the device¿s sterility was considered compromised.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 australia.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: PSN TIB POR 2 PEG SZ D R
• 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 ; +1(574)526-0384
• MDR Report Key: 50947521
• Report Number: 0001822565-2026-03303
• Device Sequence Number: 9499259
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024510548
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173417
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 42530006702
• Device Lot Number: 67827925
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2026
• 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: Unknown