MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VAN PS OPEN INTL FEM-RT 62.5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 09/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a right knee surgery, the components were opened to be implanted.When the femoral component was opened, it was noted the box contained a left femoral knee component.This resulted in a 30 minute surgical delay.The device was not implanted.There was no consequences or impact to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign - italy.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

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.H6: proposed component (annex g) code is mechanical (g04) - femur.Visual examination of the returned product identified found part#183126 was found in the package of part#183106.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to a manufacturing issue.Actions were initiated to further investigate this issue.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: VAN PS OPEN INTL FEM-RT 62.5
• 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: 15627063
• MDR Text Key: 303562203
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02363
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304270787
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304270787(17)320504(10)J7175232
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K171054
• 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: 02/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/18/2022
• 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: 183106
• Device Lot Number: J7175232
• 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: 02/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2022
• 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: Female