MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXFORD PKS ANATOMIC ARCOM MENISCAL BRG - SMALL RIGHT SIZE 4; KNEE PROSTHESIS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem Joint Dislocation (2374)

Event Date 08/09/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source- foreign: austria.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had an initial right knee arthroplasty and approximately 1.5 years later a revision surgery was performed due to the luxation of the inlay.It was also reported that the surface of the explanted product was not as smooth as expected.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a follow-up report will be filled accordingly.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified severe pitting/indentations on both articulating surfaces.With the information provided it cannot be determined what has caused this reported event.The bearing has been implanted for 1 year and 5 months.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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: OXFORD PKS ANATOMIC ARCOM MENISCAL BRG - SMALL RIGHT SIZE 4
• Type of Device: KNEE PROSTHESIS
• 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: 15354614
• MDR Text Key: 299274114
• Report Number: 3002806535-2022-00369
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279786152
• UDI-Public: (01)05019279786152(17)250624(10)6811805
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• PMA/PMN Number: P010014
• 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: 02/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 159569
• Device Lot Number: 6811805
• 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: 02/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2020
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female