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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: radiographically, no obvious abnormality with regard to fit and alignment.Bone quality appears normal.Loosening, wear, radiolucency, or contributing factors are not confirmed radiographically.Tibial malrotation is not confirmed radiographically.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: preop diagnosis: aseptic loosening left knee replacement, spinal, midline incision, no infection, loose medial tibia plateau, oversized and loose femoral component, severe arthrofibrosis with 20-90 degree movement, 23 mm patella retained (unknown product), drain placed, weight bearing as tolerated.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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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It was reported the patient had an initial left total knee arthroplasty on unknown date.A first revision was completed approximately 18 months prior to this report (product unknown).A second revision was reported due to maltracking/component malposition.The poly, stem extension, tibia, and patella were exchanged without complications.
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