MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE USE WITH LPS/LPS-FLEX; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	01/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and 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 during a left total knee procedure, multiple attempts were made and the articular surface would not go in.Additional unit was available and went in with no problem.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned device found the distal surface to exhibit damage (nicked and gouged) and the dovetail feature is flared and compressed.The dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.Detailed instructions for inserting the articular surface are provided in the surgical technique.The root cause is attributed to use error.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE USE WITH LPS/LPS-FLEX
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11258997
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-00278
• Device Sequence Number: 2737589
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024211360
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024211360(17)220331(10)63620185
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042271
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,health profession
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/15/2021

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 Expiration Date: 03/31/2022
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596204210
• Device Lot Number: 63620185
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/15/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/01/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/15/2021
• 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 Number: 1