MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMUR CEMENTED POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) STANDARD RIGHT SIZE 8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	02/17/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a right knee revision arthroplasty approximately nine years post implantation due to pain and aseptic loosening of femoral component.At time of revision, the femoral component was loose and easily removed, the tibia appeared well fixed.Inspection of articular surface revealed damage to the post.There was residual cement present in the femoral notch.No additional information is available at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report spurce: foreign - (b)(6).It is unknown if the device will be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6 - mechanical (g04) - femur.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified scratches and foreign material on the femoral implant.Foreign material is also seen on the articular surface as well as the top of the post appears to have broken off and have gouges in it.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: x-rays shows no significant progression of loosening, more trouble kneeling but wants no further invention at this time.Radiographs were reviewed by a health care professional and identified the following: interval development of faint radiolucency along the femoral implant on the lateral view; overall fit and alignment is maintained at both time points, bone quality appears mildly osteopenic a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Complaint is confirmed.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being filled to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.H6: device not returned is n/a which was reported on initial report.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned device shows signs of being implanted with nicks, gouges and wear.Additional information does not affect the root cause.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 available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: FEMUR CEMENTED POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) STANDARD RIGHT SIZE 8
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 13660130
• Report Number: 3007963827-2022-00061
• Device Sequence Number: 5170515
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024241664
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024241664(17)220731(10)62147236
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K113369
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2013
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/03/2025

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42500606402
• Device Lot Number: 62147236
• 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: 02/17/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2022; 01/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2022; 02/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/11/2012
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ARTICULAR SURFACE CATALOG 42521400710 LOT 62429436; PALACOS BONE CEMENT CATALOG 66017569 LOT 77524346; PATELLA CATALOG 42540000038 LOT 62060585; TIBIA CATALOG 42532007502 LOT 62411873
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 101 KG