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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) RIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) RIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event 02/13/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2021-02741, 0001822565-2021-02742.Concomitant medical product: femur trabecular metal posterior stabilized (ps) standard porous, item# 42500807002, lot# 64558536.Natural tibia trabecular metal two-peg porous fixed bearing right size g, item# 42530007902, lot# 64193675.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it remains implanted.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 patient experienced increased pain and swelling one day post implantation and returned for an emergency fasciotomy due to compartment syndrome.The patient was discharged home three days after the operation and demonstrated improvement in pain and function through the six-month follow up.There is no additional information available.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.It was reported that a patient experienced compartment syndrome and underwent an emergency fasciotomy the day after total knee arthroplasty.Compartment syndrome occurs when swelling within the muscle and soft tissues places stress on the fascia which is inflexible to maintain structure.As the swelling increases, this can cause severe pain and pressure in the area which can lead to nerve and tissue damage resulting in parasthesia.Acute compartment syndrome requires an emergency fasciotomy or cutting into the fascia so that the swelling can resolve and prevent permanent nerve and tissue damage.Postoperative joint swelling is a localized swelling or inflammation which is described as an accumulation of fluid in the interstitium, the space between cells, located beneath the skin and in cavities of the body.Inflammation from surgical trauma causes the release of moderators called cytokines.Swelling may increase during activities or when sitting or standing in one position for an extended period.Swelling or inflammation is the body¿s natural response to heal damaged tissue postoperatively.According to the aaos, mild to moderate swelling is a normal and expected finding for three to six months following surgery.Severe swelling is not considered an expected finding.The swelling and procedure-related complication of compartment syndrome required emergency intervention to prevent permanent impairment and was the result of the controlled trauma of surgery.After the fasciotomy, the patient recovered without further complication.The root cause of the reported event was determined to be unrelated to the implanted zimmer biomet device; therefore, a review of the device history records will not be performed.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.
 
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Brand Name
ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) RIGHT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.
building no 2 east park
shannon industrial estate
shannon, county clare
EI 
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.
building no 2 east park
shannon industrial estate
shannon, county clare
EI  
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key12520098
Report Number3007963827-2021-00209
Device Sequence Number4460187
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024241190
UDI-Public(01)00889024241190(17)270831(10)64271842
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StatePA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K113369
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/18/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42521401011
Device Lot Number64271842
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/01/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/12/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/23/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/18/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured08/15/2019
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight138 KG
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
Patient RaceWhite
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