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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE REGULAR CONSTRAINT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Positioning Failure (1158); Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event 06/07/2020
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an articular surface would not seat with the tibial tray.The articular surface was then removed, and based on visual assessment, a replacement was required there were no observed problems with the articular surface application and insertion technique deployed by the surgeon.A new articular surface was opened, and was able to be implanted into the patient without any of the above mentioned problems.There is no additional information available at this time.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product found signs of use (nicked or gouged) and the dovetail feature is flared.This damage confirms implant would be unable to mate with tibia tray.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot 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.
 
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Brand Name
ARTICULAR SURFACE REGULAR CONSTRAINT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
MDR Report Key10200397
Report Number0001822565-2020-02168
Device Sequence Number1071680
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024263550
UDI-Public(01)00889024263550
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySN
PMA/510(K) Number
K173057
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/16/2020
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number90597003009
Device Lot Number64406244
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer06/18/2020
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/07/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/14/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/26/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/16/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
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