MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. INTERCHANGEABLE HUMERAL ASSEMBLY FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY EXTRA SMALL; PROSTHESIS, EXTREMITIES

Catalog Number 32810502704

Device Problems Malposition of Device (2616); Expulsion (2933)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 06/25/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2021-01940.Concomitant medical products: item# 32810504302; lot# 62983463.Report source: foreign - event occurred in (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the hospital discarded the device.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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 a patient underwent an initial implantation approximately five years ago.Subsequently, the patient was revised approximately one month ago due to the pin disengaging caused by malposition of the ulna component.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided picture identified a humeral and ulnar stem and an outer hinge pin.There are no signs of damage to the devices, with a part of bone still surrounding the ulnar stem.The inner hinge pin was not pictured.As the devices were not returned for evaluation, further analysis could not be completed.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: the hinge pin was fractured with the implant disassembled.The lateral humeral epicondyle was fractured.The humeral component had signs of loosening.Sizing of the hardware appeared appropriate.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.It is alleged that the ulnar component was malpositioned and led to the issues; however, without operative notes, this cannot be confirmed.Therefore, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: INTERCHANGEABLE HUMERAL ASSEMBLY FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY EXTRA SMALL
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, EXTREMITIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 12180083
• MDR Text Key: 261900998
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-01941
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024274006
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024274006(17)200930(10)63121667
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K181307
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 32810502704
• Device Lot Number: 63121667
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 83 YR