MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. BIOMET CC CRUCIATE TRAY 71MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 05/24/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: china.Customer 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.Additional associated products & mdrs: 183440 vngd cr tib brg 10x71/75, lot# 806040; mdr: 0001825034-2022-01449.Unk femorals- unk.

Event Description

It was reported the patient underwent a left total knee arthroplasty using standard inserts.Seven months post implantation, the patient was admitted to the hospital for pain review, and the x-ray showed that the locking bar backed out, and a partial revision surgery was performed 4 days post x-ray, to replace the spacer and locking bar.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.  visual examination of the provided pictures found signs of being explanted (nicks and gouges).The devices were not returned for further evaluation.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.However, as product information was not provided for the femoral component a complete compatibility check cannot be performed.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for these items and the reported part and lot combinations.X-rays were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review found backing out of the tibial metal bar medially.Overall fit and alignment of the implants appears normal.Normal position of the locking bar was identified on the immediate initial post-op films.This complaint was confirmed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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: BIOMET CC CRUCIATE TRAY 71MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 14758714
• MDR Text Key: 295045335
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-01450
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868247965
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868247965(17)301030(10)J6895402
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• 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: 07/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 141233
• Device Lot Number: J6895402
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2020
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 65 KG