MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SIZE E 14 MM HEIGHT; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Returned instrument exhibits signs of repeated use (nicked or gouged) and is fractured.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to 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

It was reported that during instrument inspection the instrument was found to be nicked and worn.Upon investigation the instrument was found to be fractured.There was no patient involvement.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SIZE E 14 MM HEIGHT
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• 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: 11033929
• MDR Text Key: 222282250
• Report Number: 0001822565-2020-04158
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024200197
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024200197(10)63354161
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/17/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 00588105014
• Device Lot Number: 63354161
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/10/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/17/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1