MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED RT 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Positioning Failure (1158)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/18/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device was discarded by the facility.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Additional associated products & mdrs.42532006402 tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size c lot# 65321784 mdr: 3007963827-2022-00236.

Event Description

It was reported that total knee arthroplasty was performed.Surgeon had a hard time to insert an articular surface in tibia plate.So, he pressed the articular surface to the tibia plate.At the same time, the tibial plate, which was fixed with cement, moved with the patient tibia bone.And the tibia cement fixation loosened.A second tibia was used to complete the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Articular surface was not returned.Visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this/these item(s) and the reported part and lot combination(s).Medical records were not provided.The complaint cannot be confirmed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED RT 11MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15402182
• MDR Text Key: 306017819
• Report Number: 3007963827-2022-00237
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024243521
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024243521(17)260831(10)65011545
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121771
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42522400411
• Device Lot Number: 65011545
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2021
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE