MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VNGD PS TIB BRG 10X71/75MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Blood Loss (2597)

Event Date 09/10/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001825034-2020-02903, 0001825034-2020-02904.Concomitant medical products: biomet cc i-beam tray 71mm, item# 141223, lot# j6061624.Van ps open intl fem-lt 70 , item# 183132, lot# j3880066.Customer has indicated that the product will not 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 Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a phase one revision approximately one year and seven weeks post implantation due to infection.An arthroscopy was performed four months earlier.The tibial component was found to be loose as a consequence of the infection.All components were removed and antibiotic cement spacers were placed.A picc line was placed and the patient received iv antibiotics.Three months and eleven days later the patient was re-implanted with a new left total knee arthroplasty.There is no additional information at this time.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.The reported event of deep infection greater than ninety days occurred post implantation.During the investigation process a review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, therefore implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.Noted events of tibial component loosening, blood loss and postop anemia are all secondary to the infection, as noted by the surgeon in the medical records.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: VNGD PS TIB BRG 10X71/75MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10326731
• MDR Text Key: 200430733
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-02902
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304271937
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304271937
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K113550
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/08/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/22/2022
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 183640
• Device Lot Number: 040510
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 81