MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE CD 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problems Cellulitis (1768); Sepsis (2067)

Event Date 11/05/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent an initial knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, patient reported developing sepsis and cellulitis and was revised for those reasons as well as implant loosening.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-02774, 0001822565-2022-02776, and 0001822565-2022-02777.Implant date: unknown date in 2017.Concomitant medical devices: unknown femoral, catalog#: ni, lot#: ni.Stemmed tibial component precoat size 3, catalog#: 00598003701, lot#: ni.Palacos r 1x40 single, catalog#: 00111214001, lot#: ni.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.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.D10 medical devices: unknown femoral catalog#: ni lot#: ni.Stemmed tibial component precoat size 3 catalog#: 00598003701 lot#: ni.Palacos r 1x40 single catalog#: 00111214001 lot#: ni.Taper stem plug catalog#: 00596009900 lot#: ni.

Event Description

Supplemental for implant date and associated products.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.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.For the reported infection, it occurred over 90 days post-procedure; therefore, the implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection there were no issues or complications with the revised articular surface as it was reported the revision was due to loosening.No problem was found with the articular surface.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

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE CD 10 MM HEIGHT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15476235
• MDR Text Key: 300574488
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-02775
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K042271
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/24/2023

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596203010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/02/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/24/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2022; 01/23/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/25/2022; 01/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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.; SEE H10.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization