MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ALL-POLY PATELLA CEMENTED 35 MM DIAMETER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number 42540200035

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 03/15/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Medical product: femur cemented posterior stabilized (ps) standard right size 6: catalog#42500606002, lot#63731034; tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size f: catalog#42532007502, lot#63744241; articular surface fixed bearing posterior stabilized (ps) right 13 mm height : catalog#42522400713, lot#62732820; palacos rg 1x40 single: catalog#00111314001, lot#86694600.Multiple mdr reports have been filed for this event.Please see associated reports: 3007963827-2022-00139; 3007963827-2022-00140; 0001822565-2022-01444; 0001822565-2022-01446.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty without complications.Subsequently, the patient has reported ongoing pain, swelling, and popping in the knee for the past four years and two months since implantation.Additionally, the patient is having range of motion issues with one knee and cannot bend or kneel.The patient has had bilateral knee replacements and it is unknown which knee is having range of motion complications.No medical intervention has been reported at the time of this report.It was reported that no further information is available.

Event Description

No further event information at time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections have been updated: b1; b4; b5; g3; h2; h6; h10.Visual and dimensional evaluations of the product could not be performed as no product was returned nor were pictures provided.Device history record review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified no complications during the initial surgery.No further records were provided for the ongoing reported issue.Root cause was unable to be determined.Per package insert of products, pain, poor range of motion, and swelling are known adverse effects of the system.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: ALL-POLY PATELLA CEMENTED 35 MM DIAMETER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, 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: 14437942
• MDR Text Key: 292049295
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-01443
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K172524
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 42540200035
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/19/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Male