MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. OSS CMNTD PROX TIB STEM 13X150; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problems Ossification (1428); Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Subluxation (4525); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 06/30/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had a left knee revision approximately 1.5 years post implantation due to pain, swelling, subluxation of the patella, aseptic loosening, and difficulty ambulating.During the revision, heterotopic ossification to bone was noted.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: product id: 150375.- oss cemented im stem - 093670 150422 - oss mod tib baseplate - 489220 161010 - oss rs 7 cm ellip seg fmrl-lt- 584970 150493 - oss reinforced yoke - 570110 150476 - oss poly tibial bushing - 752840 150478 - oss poly lock pin - 630600 161035 - oss rs axle - 994070 150415 - oss poly tibial bushing - 022530 161034 - oss rs poly fem bushings set/2 - 494980 unknown palacos cement 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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-00592.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: proposed component (annex g) code is mechanical (g04) - stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: initial operative notes were not provided.However, office visits after the surgery found no issues and the implant was functioning as expected.After 1 year, the patient experienced pain and swelling with no instability.On office visit approximately 16 months post implantation, bone scan examination found that the femur and tibial stem were uptake at the bottom of the stem.The surgeon stated that ¿this is aseptic loosening at the tips of the stems, this is almost expected given the fact that i did not use porous stems, which would have been quite a problem should we have been dealing with a persistent infection.It is almost expected given the fact that he is relatively young and still has a labor job¿ the patient continues to have experienced pain and started using assistive devices for ambulation.No sign of infection or redness, drainage, edema, bruising or tenderness were found.Patient was revised 18 months post implantation, but no operative notes were provided for the review.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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: OSS CMNTD PROX TIB STEM 13X150
• 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: 16713494
• MDR Text Key: 313044509
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00733
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304239678
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304239678(17)300713(10)809070
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K123501
• 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: 08/14/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/11/2023
• 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: 150446
• Device Lot Number: 809070
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2020
• 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 Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 115 KG