MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L. OPTIPAC 80 BIOMET BONE CEMENT R; ORTHOPAEDIC CEMENT, ANTIMICROBIAL

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Chemical Problem (2893); Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)

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

Event Date 11/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source - foreign: japan.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.

Event Description

It was reported that the cement hardened in 2~3 minutes during knee surgery (uka).The surgeon needed to prepare another cement to complete surgery.No consequences or impact to the patient.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Product was not returned or pictures not provided.Visual device evaluation could not be performed.A retain sample of batch ay49ab2114 has been tested in the laboratory under standardized conditions (23°c; rel.Humid >=40 %).No unusual behavior during mixing, handling or setting.The reported behavior of the cement cannot be reproduced.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.This device is used for treatment.Reported event is not related to medical condition.Review of medical record is not applicable.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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: OPTIPAC 80 BIOMET BONE CEMENT R
• Type of Device: ORTHOPAEDIC CEMENT, ANTIMICROBIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 16033385
• MDR Text Key: 308242849
• Report Number: 3006946279-2022-00128
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• 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
• Report Date: 02/24/2023

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 110035376
• Device Lot Number: AY49AB2114
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2022
• 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 Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose