MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE MEDIAL CONGRUENT (MC) RIGHT 13 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 02/22/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that when the surgeon went to put in the poly implant, it would not sit inside the anterior part of the tibial plate.The surgeon then used a poly inserter and it still wouldn't go down as well as using an impactor.The poly still would not sit in the plate.The surgeon requested another poly.The surgical technique was utilized.There was no surgical delay.All available information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 42532007102 - tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size e - 65527609.Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr 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.Visual examination of the provided device identified proximal and distal surface to exhibit damage (nicked gouged) and the dove tail / locking features to be flared out.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.However, during the surgery, the surgeon tried to use the impactor to seat the articular surface.The surgical technique, persona personalized alignment total knee arthroplasty states not to impact or lever the articular surface inserter tool when it is attached to the tibial plate as this may disrupt the fixation of the tibial plate to the bone and/or cause damage to the implant or instrument.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.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: ARTICULAR SURFACE MEDIAL CONGRUENT (MC) RIGHT 13 MM HEIGHT
• 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: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16538367
• MDR Text Key: 311255559
• Report Number: 3007963827-2023-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024468443
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024468443(17)270511(10)65367544
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150090
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2023
• 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: 42522100813
• Device Lot Number: 65367544
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/24/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2022
• 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