MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF TRL BRG W/SLOTS SML 3MM; BMET GENERAL KNEE INSTRUMENTS

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 03/10/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Initial report.Report source, foreign - event occurred in (b)(6).The client has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for an investigation.The investigation is currently underway.Once the investigation has concluded, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported, that: the surgeon was trialling and when she removed it broke.She found all the pieces and made sure no pieces were left, inpatient.Delay: 5 min.Patient outcome: prolonged surgery.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Visual examination of the returned product identified the trial bearing has two fractures.Both are from the slots on either side of the bearing.The bearing appears well used and has potentially been in the field for approximately 3 years and 8 months.A review of the device history records did not identify any discrepancies that would have contributed to the reported event.The device is used for treatment.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.

• Brand Name: OXF TRL BRG W/SLOTS SML 3MM
• Type of Device: BMET GENERAL KNEE INSTRUMENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 13789249
• MDR Text Key: 289725645
• Report Number: 3002806535-2022-00103
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279346608
• UDI-Public: 05019279346608
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P010014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/15/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/16/2022
• 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: 32-422698
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1