MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF UNI PH3 SPH CUTTER MED; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED

Catalog Number 32-420330

Device Problem Material Discolored (1170)

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

Event Date 08/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2-foreign-germany 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 after the sterilization process, the instrument became discoloured and is not suitable for reprocessing.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified: signs of wear on the cutting teeth and scuffs, scratches on the non cutting surfaces also there is discoloration on the surface of the cutter.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations that could be related to the reported event.Device is used for treatment.Reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; therefore, no medical records are available for review.With the available information, a definitive root cause could not be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental 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: OXF UNI PH3 SPH CUTTER MED
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED
• 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: 17688894
• MDR Text Key: 322709498
• Report Number: 3002806535-2023-00299
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279482283
• UDI-Public: (01)05019279482283(11)180724(10)ZB180103
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K183583
• 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: 11/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 32-420330
• Device Lot Number: ZB180103
• 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: 11/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose