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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. TIBIA CEMENTED 5 DEGREE STEMMED RIGHT SIZE C; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. TIBIA CEMENTED 5 DEGREE STEMMED RIGHT SIZE C; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Positioning Failure (1158); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 08/18/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem 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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: japan.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Additional associated products & mdrs.42522400411 articular surface fixed bearing posterior stabilized rt 11mm lo# 65011545 mdr: 3007963827-2022-00237.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.  visual examination of the returned product identified signs of use with some damages on the distal surface and bone cement like debris on the augment holes.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 or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
TIBIA CEMENTED 5 DEGREE STEMMED RIGHT SIZE C
Common Device Name
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 Key15402187
Report Number3007963827-2022-00236
Device Sequence Number6217819
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024471023
UDI-Public(01)00889024471023(17)320410(10)65321784
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K113369
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/23/2022
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 Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42532006402
Device Lot Number65321784
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
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 08/18/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/23/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/12/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/01/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured04/25/2022
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 Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
Patient SexUnknown
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