MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR SURFACE LEFT 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 09/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D10 - concomitant devices - persona cemented stemmed tibial component left size d catalog #: 42532006701 lot #: 66058128.G2 - report source - foreign: event occurred in saudi arabia.The complainant has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device was discarded.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.H3 other text : investigation incomplete.

Event Description

It was reported during knee arthroplasty that while the surgeon was inserting the articular surface, the locking mechanism was not functioning correctly.Another articular surface was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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: PERSONA POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR SURFACE LEFT 11MM
• 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: 17924885
• MDR Text Key: 325533113
• Report Number: 3007963827-2023-00282
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024237018
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024237018(17)270928(10)65542510
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SA
• 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
• Report Date: 02/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/12/2023
• 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: 42512400411
• Device Lot Number: 65542510
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2022
• 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 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Sex: Female