MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. PALACOS RG 1X40 SINGLE; BONE CEMENT, ANTIBIOTIC

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/30/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the powder packaging did not tear down correctly.Thus the sterilization of the product could have been compromised.An alternate device was used and no harm/delay reported.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following sections were updated or corrected.Upon receipt of additional information, it has been determined that this device did not cause or contribute serious injury and has not been previously reported as a serious injury.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.

• Brand Name: PALACOS RG 1X40 SINGLE
• Type of Device: BONE CEMENT, ANTIBIOTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 7004663
• MDR Text Key: 92059745
• Report Number: 0001526350-2017-00820
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK031673
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/11/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/06/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00111314001
• Device Lot Number: 85514573
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1