MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L. OPTIPAC 60 REFOBACIN BONE CEMENT R-3; BONE CEMENT , ANTIBIOTIC

Catalog Number 4711500396-3

Device Problem Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/24/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device will not be returned to the manufacturer.Therefore it will not be analyzed.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.With the available information, the exact root cause of the event could not be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.

Event Description

It has been reported that bone cement was too liquid to use after mixing.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being filled to relay additional information.The device was not returned to the manufacturer.Therefore it could not be analyzed.Reserve sample from the same lot was tested under standardized conditions.The product did not show any unusual behavior during mixing, handling or setting.The reported behavior of the cement could not be reproduced.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.With the available information, the exact root cause of the event could not be determined.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

It was reported that bone cement was too liquid to use after mixing.The product was implanted, the hardening time was 16 min.

• Brand Name: OPTIPAC 60 REFOBACIN BONE CEMENT R-3
• Type of Device: BONE CEMENT , ANTIBIOTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• MDR Report Key: 8369653
• MDR Text Key: 137132179
• Report Number: 3006946279-2019-00159
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04040029922361
• UDI-Public: (01)04040029922361
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/31/2019

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 Expiration Date: 12/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 4711500396-3
• Device Lot Number: 824CA09185
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/26/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/30/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/02/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1