MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) RIGHT 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Difficult to Insert (1316); Dent in Material (2526)

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

Event Date 05/22/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: unknown - unknown tibial component - unknown.G2 : foreign country : singapore.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during an initial surgery, the articular surface would not sit well with the tibial tray.After the implant was removed, it was noted that there was a dent at the edge of the device.The surgical technique was utilized.There was no surgical delay.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual inspection of the returned device found the distal surface to exhibit damage and the locking features are flared.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.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 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.

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.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; d10; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h6 d10: 42532007102 - tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size e - 65577894 the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) RIGHT 10 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: 17135153
• MDR Text Key: 317231879
• Report Number: 3007963827-2023-00155
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024243750
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024243750(17)270928(10)65545916
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SN
• PMA/PMN Number: K121771
• 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: 09/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/15/2023
• 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: 42522400710
• Device Lot Number: 65545916
• 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: 09/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2022
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10.; SEE H10.
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose