MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMUR CEMENTED POSTERIOR STABILIZED LEFT SIZE 7; PROTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number 42500606201

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

Patient Problems Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 08/21/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, on an unknown timeframe post-implantation, the patient experienced a bone fracture of the distal femur.The patient underwent intervention to correct the fracture.Due diligence is in progress for this event, to date no further information has been reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D10: medical product: tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size e: catalog#42532007101, lot#65967550; stem extension tapered cemented 14 mm diameter +30 mm length: catalog#42557000114, lot#65890790; articular surface fixed bearing constrained posterior stabilized (cps) left 12 mm height: catalog#42512600712, lot#65842817; all poly patella cemented 29 mm diameter: catalog#42540000029, lot#65800883; refobacin plus bone cem 2x40-3: catalog#3021170001-3, lot#ax30ce2303, qty#2; refobacin plus bone cem 2x20-3: catalog#3021180001-3, lot#x02aai0105.G2: foreign: germany.The product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product currently remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Upon receipt of additional information or completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial left total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, two weeks post-implantation, the patient began to experience progressive pain and swelling of the left knee.Diagnostic images revealed a bone fracture of the distal femur.The patient underwent intervention to correct the fracture and the articular surface was found to be dislocated secondary to the fracture.The bearing was replaced without reported complication.Due diligence is in progress for this event, to date no further information has been reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections have been updated: a3; b3; b4; b5; g3; h2; h6; h10.Multiple mdr reports have been filed for this event.Please see associated report: 3007963827-2023-00350.The investigation is in progress.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

No further event information at time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - femur.Visual and dimensional evaluations of the product could not be performed as no product was returned nor were pictures provided.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: patient reported progressive pain and swelling, x-ray revealed periprosthetic femur fracture.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: periprosthetic fracture of the distal femoral medial metaphysis.Overall fit and alignment of the implants is appropriate.Osteopenia is present.Root cause was unable to be determined.However, review of the provided medical records found that a competitor implant was implanted during the revision surgery.Per the instructions for use, components and/or instruments from other knee systems are not to be used unless expressly labeled for such use.Premature wear, loosening or implant fracture may develop and require surgical explantation.Reported event was confirmed by review of provided medical records and radiographs.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The investigation is in progress.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial left total knee arthroplasty.Approximately two weeks post-implantation, the patient began to experience progressive pain, swelling, and difficulty ambulating.Diagnostic images revealed a periprosthetic bone fracture of the medial femoral condyle.A cast was applied however follow up imaging revaluated further displacement of the fractured bone fragments.Subsequently, the patient underwent revision surgery of the femoral components.Due diligence is complete as multiple attempts have been made; all available information has been reported.

• Brand Name: FEMUR CEMENTED POSTERIOR STABILIZED LEFT SIZE 7
• Type of Device: PROTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 18255357
• MDR Text Key: 329585229
• Report Number: 3007963827-2023-00327
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024229211
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024229211(17)330423(10)65751325
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K113369
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/05/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 42500606201
• Device Lot Number: 65751325
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/21/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/04/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2023; 01/18/2024; 03/05/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/20/2023; 02/12/2024; 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2023
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female