MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR SURFACE LEFT 12MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 12/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during knee arthroplasty the surgeon was not able to seat the articular surface on the tibial component after attempting several times.Another articular surface was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign: (b)(6).The complainant has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned articular surface showed signs of use (nicked/gouged) and the dovetail feature was flared.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.The damage seen on the dovetail confirms the implant would not have been able to seat, however, a definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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: PERSONA POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR SURFACE LEFT 12MM
• 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: 13174739
• MDR Text Key: 288862912
• Report Number: 3007963827-2022-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024237421
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024237421(17)240531(10)64308038
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2022
• 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: 42512400912
• Device Lot Number: 64308038
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2019
• 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: Prefer Not To Disclose