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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. STEM EXTENSION SHARP FLUTED 16MM DIA X 75MM LENGTH; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. STEM EXTENSION SHARP FLUTED 16MM DIA X 75MM LENGTH; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Pain (1994)
Date of Event 08/12/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Associated products: item#:00599003510;prc agmt block dist sz e 5mm; lot#:61822489; item#:00599003510;prc agmt block dist sz e 5mm; lot#:61822489; item#:00598800500;stemmed tibial component precoat a/p wedged size 5; lot#: 64394387; item#:00598802118;stem extension offset long 18mm x 155mm length; lot#: 62911816; item#:00599401592;femoral component size e right; lot#:64434949; item#:00599404020;articular surface with locking screw "size green/e f 20 mm height"; lot#:63857712.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it has been discarded.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2020-03229, 0001822565-2020-03230, 0001822565-2020-03231, 0001822565-2020-03232 , 0001822565-2020-03233, 0001822565-2020-03234.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the patient underwent a 2nd r knee revision surgery 13 months ago due to loosening of the tibial and femoral component.Subsequently, the patient required a 3rd r knee revision surgery on one year later due to pain, instability, loosening of the tibial and femoral component (please note patient fell/slipped shortly after 2nd r knee revision).
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: aseptic loosening of femoral and tibial components.Patient has notable cardiac conditions and disabling pain in rle with each step.Noted synovial hypertrophy as expected in lateral medial gutters and the suprapatellar pouch.Able to freely remove femoral component, it was lightly cemented at the femoral condylar surfaces, up the flange as well as up to only the junction of the stem and housing of the femoral component.Remainder not fixed.Noted the tibial tray was slightly lateralized and there was more host bone medial.Easily removed and noted to have no cement remaining on the host bone that it was removed with the device.Significant fibrous tissue present within the canal of both the femur and tibia, believed to be sclerotic bone.New components placed and noted to be in good position with stability.No intraoperative complications noted.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: radiolucency around revision tka, tibial stem with eccentric positioning and reactive bone around lateral cortex tibia and pedestal formation within im canal.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
STEM EXTENSION SHARP FLUTED 16MM DIA X 75MM LENGTH
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.
turpeaux industrial park
route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1
mercedita PR 00715
MDR Report Key10523053
Report Number0002648920-2020-00411
Device Sequence Number16939498
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024221215
UDI-Public(01)00889024221215
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNM
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K173057
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2019
Device Explanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,health
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/13/2020
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00598801516
Device Lot Number63580188
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/18/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/12/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/11/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/13/2020
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient Weight83
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