MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) RIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 10/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign - (b)(6).The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it is unavailable by hospital policy.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during an initial knee arthroplasty, the surgeon had difficulty inserting the articular surface.He removed the poly to inspect the rear of tray.A small amount of cement was found.The poly was inspected and there was damage to the locking mechanism.The surgeon elected to open an mc poly instead.There was no consequences or impact to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.A visual inspection was performed of the provided photographs attached in the subform for item # 42522000510 lot # 64973071 and found the distal surface to exhibit damage (nicked gouged) and the dove tail / locking features to be compressed and flared out.The dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.Detailed instructions for inserting the articular surface are provided in persona- the personalized knee surgical technique.The root cause is attributed to user error.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: ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) RIGHT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12746178
• MDR Text Key: 279893180
• Report Number: 3007963827-2021-00274
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024241626
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024241626(17)260311(10)64973071
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K172524
• 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: 02/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/03/2021
• 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: 42522000510
• Device Lot Number: 64973071
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2021
• 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 Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 91 KG