MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF ANAT BRG LT MD SIZE 4 PMA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, UNICOMPARTMENTAL

Model Number 159548

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)

Event Date 10/24/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery due to pain and implant fracture, approximately 6 months post-op.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign source: south africa.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

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.The following sections were updated: a1, a2, b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h10.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Product was not returned.Visual examination of the provided picture identified that the bearing is fractured.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a healthcare professional.Review of the available records identified the following: x-rays display abnormal alignment relating to the displaced bearing component, thereby creating metal on metal contact in the medial hardware component.Also noted is mild tilting of the medial femoral component.Bone quality appears unremarkable.There are no signs of loosening, wear, or radiolucency.There appears to be disruption/displacement of the bearing component and resultant genu valgus of the knee.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.

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.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.Visual examination of the returned product identified that lot number matches what is listed in the sub-form of the complaint.The bearing has fractured into 2 pieces.There is wear and tear on all surfaces of the bearing.The returned product was sent for fracture analysis which found that the bearing has separated into two pieces, due to fracture, with the separation about a third of the way back from the anterior edge, dividing the item into anterior and posterior fragments.The superior surface of the re-assembled bearing shows only light wear of the type normally associated with in-vivo use.The inferior surface of the re-assembled bearing shows light wear and possible light pitting or abrasions also typical of in-vivo use, but also some apparent plastic deformation towards the medial side running concurrent with the plane of the fracture.The plastic deformation is also accompanied by possible impingement damage on the inferior side.The fracture surfaces on both fragments both show indications of sudden fracture on the medial side (same side as the possible plastic deformation and impingement damage), and possible light fatigue striations on the lateral side, suggesting that the fracture began on the lateral side and progressed through to the lateral side.The fracture of the bearing was caused by overloading, possibly due to the bearing slipping out of place towards the anterior, resulting in the anterior part of the bearing being unsupported and eventually partially fracturing, which progressed by fatigue into a complete fracture.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Device is used for treatment.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: x-rays display abnormal alignment relating to the displaced bearing component, thereby creating metal on metal contact in the medial hardware component.Also noted is mild tilting of the medial femoral component.Bone quality appears unremarkable.There are no signs of loosening, wear, or radiolucency.There appears to be disruption/displacement of the bearing component and resultant genu valgus of the knee.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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: OXF ANAT BRG LT MD SIZE 4 PMA
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, UNICOMPARTMENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 15833210
• MDR Text Key: 303994702
• Report Number: 3002806535-2022-00469
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279785940
• UDI-Public: (01)05019279785940(17)261025(10)7123632
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: P010014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/01/2023

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 159548
• Device Catalogue Number: 159548
• Device Lot Number: 7123632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/21/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/28/2022; 12/29/2022; 08/25/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/27/2022; 01/11/2023; 09/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female