MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 12 MM HEIGHT "USE WITH PLATE 3; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	5964-32-12
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/07/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial left knee arthroplasty, the surgeon was unable to properly seat the articular surface onto the tibial tray.The surgery was delayed by thirty minutes while the surgeon tried to unsuccessfully insert the bearing.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Medical product: stemmed tibial component precoat size 4: catalog#00598003702, lot#:64680349.Report source: foreign: (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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified the articular surface to have a compressed and flared out locking feature.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Investigation results concluded that the reported event is attributed to use error.Detailed instructions for inserting the articular surface are provided in the surgical technique.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.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 report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information at time of this report.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 12 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: 13118739
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-03679
• Device Sequence Number: 4485804
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024211896
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024211896(17)280229(10)64664373
• 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): 04/13/2022

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: 5964-32-12
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596403212
• Device Lot Number: 64664373
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 12/07/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/17/2020
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 65 KG