MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. BMT SPLINED KNEE STM; PROSTHESIS KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Unstable (1667)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Date 06/29/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D10 - medical product: series a pat std 34 3 peg catalog # 184766 lot # 027070.Bmt splined knee stm 18x80 catalog # 141618 lot # 772440.Offset tib tray 5.0mm adaptor catalog # 141491 lot # 591140.Vngd ssk intlk fmrl 70 lt catalog # 183326 lot # 050040.Biomet offset tibial tray 75mm catalog # 141484 lot # 077120.Vngd ssk ps tib brg 12x71/75 catalog # 185082 lot # 071370.H3: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned because it 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 patient is experiencing instability and noise in knee six months post implantation.Radiograph noted the screw was found to have backed out.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: h6: mechanical (g04) - stem.Reported event was confirmed by review of medical records provided.Device was not returned.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Medical records review indicates that patient noted grinding and the knee was buckling.Screw was found to be backed out in x-rays.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.

• Brand Name: BMT SPLINED KNEE STM
• 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: 17405035
• MDR Text Key: 319849599
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-01757
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OIY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304001350
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304001350(17)280721(10)522250
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K915132
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/21/2023

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 141620
• Device Lot Number: 522250
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2018
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 115 KG