MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VGXP XP E1 TIB BRG RL 9X71; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Swelling (2091)

Event Date 12/24/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001825034-2021-00070.Concomitant medical products: vgxp xp e1 tib brg rm 9x71 item# 195849 lot# 701780, vgxp xp inlk pri tib tray 71mm item# 195755 lot# 780210, vgxp intlk femoral rt 65 item# 195910 lot# 378420.Report source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it was discarded.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 was revised approximately five years and five weeks post implantation due to pain, swelling, and loosening of the articular surfaces.After the initial surgery, the patient experienced pain and swelling on his knee and went to see a doctor.Surface loosening was confirmed by the diagnosis.A revision was performed to replace the surfaces with thicker ones.There is no additional information at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient felt a pain on her operated knee joint and swelling was confirmed on her knee.The surgeon suspects wear and deformation on the articular surface because the patient activity was very high.As a result, a revision was performed to replace the articular surface.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up is being submitted to correct previously submitted information.Updated: b4, g4, g7, h1, h2, and h10.Corrected: b5, h6.

Manufacturer Narrative

No product was returned or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.X-ray images were provided but not sent to mmi for radiologist review because the poly and soft tissue structures are not visible on x-ray and no other components were revised.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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: VGXP XP E1 TIB BRG RL 9X71
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11163489
• MDR Text Key: 226577099
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-00071
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304552937
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304552937
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K132873
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/28/2020
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 195779
• Device Lot Number: 691500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention