MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) LEFT 11 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Arthritis (1723); Unspecified Infection (1930); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)

Event Date 05/11/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign - (b)(6).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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3007963827-2022-00158, 0001822565-2022-01679.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a revision surgery approximately 8 years post implantation due to degenerative arthritis.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent an initial knee arthroplasty due to degenerative arthritis.Approximately 8 years post implantation, the patient was revised due to infection.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.During the investigation process a review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, therefore implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.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.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) LEFT 11 MM HEIGHT
• Type of Device: 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: 14590658
• MDR Text Key: 293252814
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-01678
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K113369
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/03/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2020
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42511400411
• Device Lot Number: 62259391
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/26/2012
• 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 Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Female