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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Positioning Failure (1158)

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

Event Date 08/15/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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 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.

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 Description

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

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED RIGHT 12MM HT
• 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: 15406501
• MDR Text Key: 303312637
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-02556
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024243378
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024243378(17)250929(10)64845874
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SN
• PMA/PMN Number: K121771
• 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: 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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42522400212
• Device Lot Number: 64845874
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/15/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/12/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/26/2020
• 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