• Decrease font size
  • Return font size to normal
  • Increase font size
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. ALL POLY PATELLA CEMENTED 32 MM DIAMETER; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

  • Print
  • Share
  • E-mail
-
Super Search Devices@FDA
510(k) | DeNovo | Registration & Listing | Adverse Events | Recalls | PMA | HDE | Classification | Standards
CFR Title 21 | Radiation-Emitting Products | X-Ray Assembler | Medsun Reports | CLIA | TPLC
 

ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. ALL POLY PATELLA CEMENTED 32 MM DIAMETER; 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 Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event 04/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent a revision approximately 3.5 years post implantation due to pain, swelling, and instability.During the surgery, it was noted that the patellar component had incomplete coverage and there was a small area of necrosis on the center of the patella.The articular surface and patella were exchanged and the surgery was complete without complications.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3007963827-2022-00105.
 
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.The patella was not returned for review.Visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The 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: an initial left tka was performed.Approximately 3 years late, a revision occurred due to pain, instability and swelling.During the revision, the initial components were found to have good stability, but the patella was asymmetrical and did not cover the bony surface.Additionally, bone in the center of the patella appeared to have central necrosis.The articular surface and patella were removed and placed with zimmer components.No complications noted.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: left total knee arthroplasty without hardware failure.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.According to instructions for use, joint instability is a known inherent risk from the use of the devices.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.
 
Search Alerts/Recalls

  New Search  |  Submit an Adverse Event Report

Brand Name
ALL POLY PATELLA CEMENTED 32 MM DIAMETER
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.
turpeaux industrial park
route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1
mercedita PR 00715
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.
turpeaux industrial park
route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1
mercedita PR 00715
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key14310404
Report Number0002648920-2022-00118
Device Sequence Number20151979
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024643703
UDI-Public(01)00889024643703(17)261031(10)64209106
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNM
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K172524
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2019
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/16/2022
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 Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42540000032
Device Lot Number64209106
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer04/26/2022
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 04/15/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/16/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/06/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/20/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured10/31/2018
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Hospitalization;
Patient SexMale
-
-