MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC. KNEE KIT 5CC SIDE 11GAX120MM; INSTRUMENT, BIOLOGICS

Catalog Number 414.502

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 08/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the tip of the cannula broke off in the femur and was retained by the patient.No other patient consequences were reported as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.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 Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the returned device found it to exhibit signs of use nicked / gouged.The tip fractured off the tip wasn¿t returned, and has foreign material on the tip.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to use-error.Per the ifu and further review with development, exerting force on the cannula or knee during insertion can damage the cannula and surrounding bone.The users are not to attempt to bend or exert force on the cannula or joint while the accuport is inserted.If any further information 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: KNEE KIT 5CC SIDE 11GAX120MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, BIOLOGICS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.; 841 springdale drive; exton PA 19341
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.; 841 springdale drive; exton PA 19341
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15319754
• MDR Text Key: 298874581
• Report Number: 3008812173-2022-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OJH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024205314
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024205314(17)250309(10)209505622
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/30/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 414.502
• Device Lot Number: 209505622
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/19/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/25/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose