MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL; KNEE INSTRUMENT

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 03/11/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the device was fractured.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).H6: tasp bottom- mechanical (g04) - provisional bottom.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned device shows signs of repeated use and is fractured.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A previous investigation into this issue determined that the likely root cause for the tasp fractures is bending/torsional loading on the device.A notification was sent to the field on august 7th, 2014 to provide additional clarifications relating to the instructions for use of the tasp construct for all persona users on file at the time of the field notice.Ps tasp top components and standard (non-cps) tasp bottom components have been modified to prevent fracture.The fractured tasp component in this complaint was manufactured before the design modification.The root cause is considered to be a previously addressed design issue.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: PERSONA TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL
• Type of Device: KNEE INSTRUMENT
• 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: 19078435
• MDR Text Key: 339805839
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-01197
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K172524
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/10/2024

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42527000505
• Device Lot Number: 62654924
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/28/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-2578-2014
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose