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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. ALL POLY PATELLA STANDARD SIZE 35 MM DIAMETER 9.0 MM THICKNESS CEMENTED; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. ALL POLY PATELLA STANDARD SIZE 35 MM DIAMETER 9.0 MM THICKNESS CEMENTED; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Pain (1994); Swelling (2091)
Date of Event 01/12/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2021-00192.Medical product: femoral component option for cemented use only size d right item# 00588001402 lot# 64230855.Report source - (b)(6).The product has been 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 a patient was revised approximately one year and three months post implantation due to pain and loosening of the femoral and patellar components.During the revision, it was noted that the hinge screw was cold-welded with adjacent necrosis on the medial femoral condyle.The tibial components were left in place, and all other components were revised without complication.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No product was returned or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: images were not sent for further review due to poor quality; patient presented with pain and signs of aseptic loosening of the femoral and patellar implant; very large intra-articular effusion noted, synovasure of fluid tested negative; "attempt to remove the hinge screw.This one is cold welded on the hinge."; necrosis of the internal femoral condyle and bone defects noted; femoral implant removed without difficulty; no sign of loosening or osteolysis of the tibia, left intact; new patella and femoral components placed without further complication.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
ALL POLY PATELLA STANDARD SIZE 35 MM DIAMETER 9.0 MM THICKNESS CEMENTED
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 Key11222342
Report Number0002648920-2021-00016
Device Sequence Number3803749
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024215153
UDI-Public(01)00889024215153
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
K173057
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2019
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/16/2021
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 Number00597206535
Device Lot Number64325356
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/15/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/15/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/25/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/16/2021
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;
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