MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN HUMERAL BEARING; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS/EXTREMITIES

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 09/30/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2021-02038, 0001825034-2021-02040.Medical products: item#: unknown, unknown glenosphere; lot#: unknown; item#: unknown, unknown humeral stem; lot#: unknown.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.Medical records were not provided.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

It was reported that the patient underwent an initial shoulder arthroplasty approximately eighteen (18) years ago for unknown reason.Subsequently, the patient was revised approximately two (2) years ago due to proximal humorous fracture.The patient underwent a second revision approximately three (3) months after first revision due to prosthesis subluxation and tuberosity fracture of their humeral head.Approximately a month after second revision the patient's shoulder was infected and another surgical procedure was performed for the infection.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

Cmp-(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2021-02038-2 0001825034-2021-02040-2 investigation remains unchanged from the previous investigation.Additional legal records were provided, however, the complaint categories and harms were already accounted for previously.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

It was reported that the during i&d cultures procedure revealed that the patient was positive for enterococuss, faecalis, and staphylococcus epidermidis species of unknown significance.Subsequently, the care of the patient was transferred to an infectious disease specialist approximately four (4) weeks after revision surgery.The patient was also diagnosed with a prothesis joint infection at that time.The patient was under this physicians care for approximately one (1) year after the revision surgery.The patient continues to have pain, discomfort and limited use of shoulder.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2021-02038-1 0001825034-2021-02040-1 the following sections were updated: b4; b5; b6; g3; g6; h1; h2 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected/additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2021-02038-3, 0001825034-2021-02040-3.Upon receipt of additional information, it was determined this product should not have been reported as it was reported on the incorrect mdrf number, 0001825034-2021-02039-3.The product has been found to be not reportable.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN HUMERAL BEARING
• Type of Device: SHOULDER PROSTHESIS/EXTREMITIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12154616
• MDR Text Key: 261195423
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-02039
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/31/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/12/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male