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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED RIGHT 12MM HT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED RIGHT 12MM HT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: singapore.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
During the articular surface insertion, surgeon tried to implant a 12mm insert high into patient.The insert did look like it went down, however it is not fully flushed and there is no sound.Surgeon tried to install the surface multiple times, however it failed.The insert did not flush down onto patient even after trying to impact in.Surgeon initial wanted a 12mm height insert into patient, however it has been changed to 11mm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
 this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4, visual examination of the returned product identified found the distal surface to exhibit damage (impact marks) and the locking features to be flared out.Review of the device history record 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 item and the reported part and lot combination.Medical records were not provided.Complaint is confirmed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.Additional associated products ----------------------------------------- 42532006102 tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size b lot # 65281964 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
ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED RIGHT 12MM HT
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 Key15406501
Report Number0001822565-2022-02556
Device Sequence Number20247232
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024243378
UDI-Public(01)00889024243378(17)250929(10)64845874
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySN
PMA/510(K) Number
K121771
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/31/2022
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 Date09/29/2025
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42522400212
Device Lot Number64845874
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
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 08/15/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/31/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/12/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/02/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/26/2020
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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