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

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Numbness (2415)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).D10: medical product - zimmer biomet tmj system small left fossa component catalog #: 24-6563 lot #: 884950c.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2023-00218.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a left tmj replacement approximately four years ago.Subsequently, the patient is experiencing pain near the left ear and numbness on the left side of the face.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: TMJ SYSTEM LEFT NARROW MANDIBULAR COMPONENT
• Type of Device: JOINT, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR, IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 17020589
• MDR Text Key: 316196867
• Report Number: 0001032347-2023-00217
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 000841036060428
• UDI-Public: (01)000841036060428(17)230326(10)797740
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P020016
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/15/2023

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/26/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 01-6551
• Device Lot Number: 797740D
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/01/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/30/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/08/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2018
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Outcome(s): Other