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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE (MC) RIGHT 12 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE (MC) RIGHT 12 MM HEIGHT; 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 Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994)
Date of Event 10/12/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2021-03175, 3007963827-2021-00268, 3007963827-2021-00269, 0001822565-2021-03176, 0001822565-2021-03177, 0001822565-2021-03178.Concomitant medical products: femur cemented (cr) standard nitrided right size 7, item# 42572606202, lot# 64858067; articular surface (mc) right 11 mm height , item# 42522100411, lot# 64444760; tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size d, item# 42532006702, lot# 64765324; headed screw 48 mm length item# 00579104100, lot# 64249523; headed screw 48 mm length item# 00579104100, lot# 64810228; headed screw 48 mm length item# 00579104100, lot# 64810228.Device evaluated by mfr: 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 that a patient is experiencing pain, inflammation, and has had a high white blood cell count since she had an initial right knee arthroplasty.The patient stated that the surgeon told her that he gave her a different size because there was not an option available in her size because she is a smaller person.Patient also stated that she is allergic to nickel.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient reported experiencing pain and inflammation in the knee approximately one year post-implantation.A steroid injection was given in the knee due to impingement of the femoral implant on the it band due to overhang.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h10.No product was returned, or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: right tka with no intraop complications, no patellar resurfacing/implant; eleven months post implantation- patient presents with right medial and lateral knee pain, but not overbearing; rom is 5 degree short of full extension, to 125 degree flexion; x-ray review: well positioned, well fixed tka, "femoral prosthesis is a bit wider than the femur itself", eleven and half months post implantation- patient continues to have pain laterally around the it band; steroid injection provided superficially for impingement pain device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no related deviations / anomalies identified.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 or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
ARTICULAR SURFACE (MC) RIGHT 12 MM HEIGHT
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 Key12738392
Report Number3007963827-2021-00267
Device Sequence Number1507368
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024468115
UDI-Public(01)00889024468115(17)240331(10)64250680
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateWV
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K150090
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer,Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/14/2022
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 Expiration Date03/31/2024
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42522100412
Device Lot Number64250680
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 10/11/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/30/2021
03/08/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/02/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/08/2021
03/14/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured04/04/2019
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
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H10
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight71 KG
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