MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN OXFORD KNEE; KNEE PROSTHESIS

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688); No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product was not returned for evaluation due to unknown location.Reported event was unable to be confirmed as part number / lot number of device involved in the incident is unknown.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.There are warnings in the package insert that this type of event can occur and risks are addressed in risk documentation: under possible adverse effects: dislocation and subluxation due to inadequate fixation and improper positioning.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions; patellar tendon rupture and ligamentous laxity; persistent pain.Bourne, r.B., rorabeck, c.H., finlay, j.B., and nott, l.(1987).Kinematic i and oxford knee arthroplasty.The journal of arthroplasty, 2, 4th ser., 285-291.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.(b)(4).This report is being submitted late as it has been identified in remediation.

Event Description

Information was received based on review of a journal article entitled, "kinematic i and oxford knee arthroplasty: a 5-8 year follow-up study".The article addresses that two (2) knees required revision or reoperation due to patellofemoral syndrome.There has been no further information provided and the patients outcome is unknown.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN OXFORD KNEE
• Type of Device: KNEE PROSTHESIS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 6959043
• MDR Text Key: 89647535
• Report Number: 0001825034-2017-09138
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: PUNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,literature
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/18/2017

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 Model Number: N/A
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/18/2017
• 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
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention