MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FEMORAL COMPONENT SIZE E LEFT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Unstable (1667); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Inflammation (1932); Scar Tissue (2060); Synovitis (2094); Joint Dislocation (2374); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 11/22/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant devices - unknown nexgen rotating hinge knee tibial component catalog #: ni lot #: ni, unknown nexgen rotating hinge knee articular surface catalog #: ni lot #: ni.The product could not be evaluated and the reported event was not confirmed.The device history records could not be reviewed as the lot number associated with the reported event is unknown.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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 Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a knee arthroplasty revision to address the femoral screw backing out approximately ten (10) months post-operatively and repair a quarter-size hole in the quadriceps tendon.The patient completed seven (7) weeks of stabilization with a full-length leg cast and then received a full leg brace restricting to 60 degrees and physical therapy.Attempts have been made, however, no additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2022-00803.D10-medical product: articular surface with hinge post extension screw enclosed: item# 00588005012, lot# 64597109.Tibial component precoat size 5: item# 00588000500, lot# 64649277.Stem extension straight long 17mm dia x 155mm length: item# 00598801117, lot# 62402003.Trabecular metalâ¿¢ distal femoral augment block: item# 00549003520, lot# 64440866.Trabecular metalâ¿¢ distal femoral augment block: item# 00549003520,lot# 64301071.Stem extension straight 15mm dia x 100mm length: item# 00598801015, lot# 63272518.Trabecular metalâ¿¢ tibial half block augment tapered left lateral / right medial with screws: item# 00544800538, lot# 63398128.Trabecular metalâ¿¢ tibial half block augment tapered right lateral / left medial with screws: item# 00544800528, lot# 64486545.H3- customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient was revised approximately nine and a half months post implantation due to dislocation, torn quadriceps tendon, instability, bursitis, and effusion.The bearing and polyethylene were exchanged and quadricep repair done without complications.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 related to the reported event.Review of provided medical records identified no complication from the previous surgery.Preoperative diagnoses include dislocation of polyethylene rotating hinged knee, torn quadriceps tendon, instability, chronic prepatellar bursitis with prepatellar effusion, hypertrophic skin incision.Scar tissue was noted during surgery and removed.Patella, tibial plate, and femoral implants were intact with no issue.Therefore, the surgeon replaced disassociated hinge system and articular surface.No complications were noted during this revision surgery.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 Description

No additional information reported.

• Brand Name: FEMORAL COMPONENT SIZE E LEFT
• Type of Device: 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: 13655963
• MDR Text Key: 286490088
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-00617
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024199149
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024199149(17)250531(10)64690229
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K013385
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/30/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00588001501
• Device Lot Number: 64690229
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/18/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male