MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION UNKNOWN TMJ RIGHT MANDIBLE; JOINT, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR, IMPLANT

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Hearing Impairment (1881); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient is experiencing clicking, pain, and swelling due to implants protruding into their ear canal.A ct scan is scheduled.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D10: unknown tmj right fossa cat#ni lot#ni.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347 - 2023 - 00294.

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.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.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: UNKNOWN TMJ RIGHT MANDIBLE
• 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: 17405185
• MDR Text Key: 319855105
• Report Number: 0001032347-2023-00293
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NI
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/24/2023

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: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10
• Patient Outcome(s): Other