MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 12 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	07/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The complainant has indicated that the product will be 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 the articular surface would not seat into the tibial tray.The front of the liner was lifted even after the liner was pushed.Attempts have been made, but there is no additional information at this time.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.Visual examination of the returned device showed that the dovetail/locking features were flared out.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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.

• Brand Name: NEXGEN ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 12 MM HEIGHT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 12342125
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-02310
• Device Sequence Number: 3652097
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024211896
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024211896(17)280726(10)64827211
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/05/2021

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: 00596403212
• Device Lot Number: 64827211
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/03/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/27/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/05/2021
• 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
• Patient Age: 66 YR