MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VANGUARD ANTERIOR STABILIZED BEARING 14X75; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Unstable (1667)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	04/27/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient underwent left knee revision approximately ten years post-implantation due to instability.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.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.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: g3; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the provided picture found the articular surface is worn.The device was not returned for further evaluation.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were received but not for the revision procedure that was reported.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 or Problem Description
No additional information on the reported event.

• Brand Name: VANGUARD ANTERIOR STABILIZED BEARING 14X75
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 14491892
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-01266
• Device Sequence Number: 5874895
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024564626
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024564626(17)240831(10)64469127
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171054
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2012
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2022

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 189084
• Device Lot Number: 509710
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 04/29/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/31/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/12/2019
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: Black Or African American