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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMUR CEMENTED POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) STANDARD LEFT SIZE 8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMUR CEMENTED POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) STANDARD LEFT SIZE 8; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Pain (1994)
Date of Event 09/20/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported patient underwent left knee revision approximately six years post-implantation due to pain.During the revision, bone loss was noted on the patient's femoral after removal of the implant.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0002648920-2022-00207, and 0002648920-2022-00208.Medical devices: articular surface fixed bearing posterior stabilized (ps) left 12 mm height catalog#: 42511400712 lot#: 62857175; natural tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size e catalog#: 42532007101 lot#: 63085528.Foreign source: united kingdom.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 Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - femur.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned products identified that the implant shows signs of implantation (nicked/gouged/wear).The femoral also has foreign material on it.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: left total knee arthroplasty with eventual loosening of the tibial component; overall fit and alignment of the implants is appropriate.There is osteopenia.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Root cause was unable to be determined.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
FEMUR CEMENTED POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) STANDARD LEFT SIZE 8
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 Key15538276
Report Number3007963827-2022-00251
Device Sequence Number6962803
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024229235
UDI-Public(01)00889024229235(17)260331(10)63317073
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUK
PMA/510(K) Number
K113369
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2016
Device Explanted Year2022
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/02/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date03/31/2026
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42500606401
Device Lot Number63317073
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
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 09/20/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/24/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/04/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/02/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/29/2016
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Hospitalization;
Patient Age49 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight94 KG
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