MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Foreign source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its location is unknown.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 knee procedure, the tibial insert would not seat in the tibial tray.No further information is available at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Reported event was confirmed by review of a photograph.Visual inspection of the photograph provided found the distal surface to exhibit damage and the dove tail / locking features to be flared out and compressed.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The root cause is attributed to use error.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.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.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 10 MM HEIGHT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11999029
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-01647
• Device Sequence Number: 11595326
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024211940
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024211940(17)280131(10)64652621
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/18/2021

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596404010
• Device Lot Number: 64652621
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/02/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2021
• 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