MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE USE WITH PLATE 5,6 SIZE GREEN/C-H 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Erosion (1214)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Extraskeletal ossification (1428); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event	05/12/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 00597206535, patella, 64450195.00595001602, femoral component, 64254003.00597004501, tibial component, 64671460.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had a large fusion and there is some increased bone formation and metaphysis at the junction of the prosthesis on the femoral side.There is also some ectopic anterior bone over the patella.It was noted that this may be attributed to polyethylene wear.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional 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.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: there are some densities and calcifications medial and lateral to the femoral condyle, no polyethylene lining wear, and radiolucency is seen along the tibial plate and the femoral component.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 or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE USE WITH PLATE 5,6 SIZE GREEN/C-H 10 MM HEIGHT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 14572714
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-01659
• Device Sequence Number: 6146969
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024208018
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024208018(17)241130(10)64458808
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• 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): 08/16/2022

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 Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00595204010
• Device Lot Number: 64458808
• 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: 05/12/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/05/2019
• 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
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Female