MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VGXP XP INLK PRI TIB TRAY 75MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 12/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee procedure, the locking bar would not successfully mate with the tibial insert.The procedure was completed using another tibial insert.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2024-00133 and 0001825034-2024-00134.D10 medical devices: vgxp xp e1 tib brg rl 9x71 catalog#: 195779 lot#: 896670.G2 foreign source: japan.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

• Brand Name: VGXP XP INLK PRI TIB TRAY 75MM
• 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: 18552388
• MDR Text Key: 333359265
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-00134
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304552807
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304552807(17)240828(10)456310
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K132873
• 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
• Report Date: 01/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/22/2024
• 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: 195757
• Device Lot Number: 456310
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2019
• 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