MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMORAL COMPONENT OPTION SIZE F RIGHT COMPATIBLE WITH LPS-FLEX PROLONG; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975); Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the implant was not sterile upon opening as it had defective inner packaging.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2 : foreign country : (b)(6).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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: a3; b4; b5; d2; e1; e2; e3; g1; g2; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 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 further reported that the issue was discovered during an initial surgery.There was approximately a 15 minute surgical delay.There was no impact on the patient.The surgical technique was utilized.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.

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 evaluation of the provided photos and returned product found damage to the sterile packaging (blisters).Sterility has been breached.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.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to transit damage.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: FEMORAL COMPONENT OPTION SIZE F RIGHT COMPATIBLE WITH LPS-FLEX PROLONG
• 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: 18011957
• MDR Text Key: 326621239
• Report Number: 3007963827-2023-00292
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024001145
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024001145(17)280930(10)64020188
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K173057
• 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: 02/14/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2023
• 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: 00596401652
• Device Lot Number: 64020188
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/05/2018
• 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: Male