MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA CONSTRAINED TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE EF 10MM; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during sterilization, one of the ball bearings was identified to be missing from the provisional shim.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The complainant 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.Investigation incomplete.

Manufacturer Narrative

 this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Performed a visual inspection of the returned constrained tibial articular surface provisional shim and found it to exhibit signs of repeated use and have one of two components disassembled / missing.The components were not returned.The device history records and receiving inspection reports were reviewed and researched for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations/ anomalies identified.Reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.A complaint history review was conducted.The search identified no other complaints for this device for the same or a similar issue within one year of notification date.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event 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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: PERSONA CONSTRAINED TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE EF 10MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, 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: 15536488
• MDR Text Key: 302449831
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-02809
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024245792
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024245792(10)63785975
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123459
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/04/2022
• 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: 42527900400
• Device Lot Number: 63785975
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose