MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 10 MM HEIGHT "USE WITH PLATE 3; 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	11/04/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Foreign source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial knee arthroplasty, the tibial insert would not seat in the tibial tray.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
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.Updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, and h10.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of use (nicked/gouged) and the locking feature (dovetail) is flared and compressed.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional complaints for the reported part and lot combination.The root cause is attributed to use error.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.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: ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 10 MM HEIGHT "USE WITH PLATE 3
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12837089
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-03337
• Device Sequence Number: 4561063
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024211889
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024211889(17)280331(10)64711121
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/15/2021

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: 00596403210
• Device Lot Number: 64711121
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/26/2021
• 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: 11/04/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2020
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 57 KG