MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN HEAD; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Wound Dehiscence (1154)

Event Date 07/14/2009

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Medical device: unknown, unknown stem, unknown.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2018 - 00783.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent left elbow arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient stated the incision busted open causing a revision three weeks after initial implantation.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not 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.Product location unknown.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN HEAD
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ELBOW
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 7279679
• MDR Text Key: 100412101
• Report Number: 0001825034-2018-00781
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PN/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/19/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 38 YR
• Patient Weight: 95