MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA ART. SURFACE FIXED BEARING (PS) LEFT 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee procedure, as the surgeon placed the tibial insert into the tibial tray using an inserter, the tibial tray cracked and small chip broke from the tray.The tibial tray and insert were removed and additional implants were used to complete the procedure.It was later determined that the explanted tibial insert also had a small fracture and was not seated completely on the tibial tray.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) d10 medical devices: persona tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size f catalog#: 42532007501 lot#: 65461716 g2 foreign source: canada complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product found that the tibial plate had a chipped surface on the proximal surface to exhibit damage.The articular surface was not fully seated as there is a fragment of something in between it and the tibia tray, possibly a fragment of the art surface itself.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.A summary of the investigation has been sent to the complainant.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: PERSONA ART. SURFACE FIXED BEARING (PS) LEFT 10 MM HEIGHT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, 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: 19191639
• MDR Text Key: 341260295
• Report Number: 3007963827-2024-00149
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024237247
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024237247(17)231110(10)65625813
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121771
• 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
• Report Date: 04/26/2024

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: 42512400710
• Device Lot Number: 65625813
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/10/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1