MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA MEDIAL CONGRUENT ARTICULAR SURFACE RIGHT 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 01/26/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant devices - persona cemented stemmed tibial component right size e catalog #: 42532007102 lot #: 65046964, persona cemented cruciate retaining narrow femoral component right size 8 catalog #: 42502006402 lot #: 65062629.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during knee arthroplasty the articular surface could not be seated in the tibial tray.Multiple attempts were made, however, another device was used to complete the procedure.The procedure was delayed ten (10) minutes, however, no adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The product was evaluated through manufacturing review, however, the reported event could not be confirmed.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.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.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following sections were updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.The complaint sample was returned and visual examination of the articular surface showed signs of use (nicked/gouged) and the dovetail feature was flared out, confirming the device would not have been able to seat.The root cause remains unchanged at this time.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 MEDIAL CONGRUENT ARTICULAR SURFACE RIGHT 10MM
• 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: 13568297
• MDR Text Key: 286884202
• Report Number: 3007963827-2022-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024468412
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024468412(17)250731(10)64808514
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K150090
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/21/2022
• 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: 42522100810
• Device Lot Number: 64808514
• 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: 04/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/05/2020
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose