MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION TMJ SYSTEM LEFT FOSSA COMPONENT, SMALL; JOINT, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR, IMPLANT

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Arthritis (1723); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00388, 0001032347-2020-00390, and 0001032347-2020-00391.Medical products: tmj system left standard mandibular component 50mm / 9 hole, part# 24-6551, lot# 891840d.Tmj system left fossa component, small, part# 24-6563, lot# 886880b.2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw 2.7 x 10mm, part# 91-2710, lot# ni.Tmj system cross drive fossa screw 2.0mm x 7mm, part# 99-6577, lot# ni.Reporter: patient.

Event Description

It was reported by the patient that they are experiencing facial pain fourteen (14) months following implantation of temporomandibular joint implants on the left side.The patient was diagnosed with a left ear infection and treated with bactrim.The patient has arthritis on both sides of the mouth and has previously experienced rubbing of the joint.No additional patient consequences have been reported.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00388-1; 0001032347-2020-00390-1; 0001032347-2020-00391-1.H3: product remains implanted in patient.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record and sterile cert for item 24-6563 identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Single-use, sterilized devices manufactured or distributed by zimmer biomet are sterilized in accordance with fda regulations and iso standards to a sterility assurance level of 1.0 x 10-6 or better.Therefore, it is unlikely that the 24-6563 devices caused any patient infection.The user is required to sterilize the screws prior to the procedure.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: TMJ SYSTEM LEFT FOSSA COMPONENT, SMALL
• Type of Device: JOINT, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR, IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 10472005
• MDR Text Key: 205085808
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00389
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036036584
• UDI-Public: 00841036036584
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P020016
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 24-6563
• Device Lot Number: 886880B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/12/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/31/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/02/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/05/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention