MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING (PS) LEFT 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 10/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size d item# 42532006701, lot# 64851556.Report source: (b)(6) device evaluated by mfr: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a surgeon had difficulty inserting an articular surface with the tibial baseplate.The surgeon was eventually able to insert the articular surface.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned, or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.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 available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING (PS) LEFT 10 MM HEIGHT
• 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: 12746428
• MDR Text Key: 279911116
• Report Number: 3007963827-2021-00275
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024237087
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024237087(17)260507(10)65011324
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121771
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/10/2021

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: 42512400510
• Device Lot Number: 65011324
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/04/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• 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