MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) STANDARD NITRIDED; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 09/14/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a left total knee arthroplasty with pcl release.Subsequently, the patient developed pain and swelling.An irrigation and debridement procedure with articular surface exchange was completed approximately 2 months later after knee aspirate tested positive for staph aureus.The patient was noted to be improving on iv antibiotics at their two week follow-up visit and approximately 6 weeks later the infection was documented as resolved.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 42532007101 - natural tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size e - 65294537; 42512200511 - articular surface fixed bearing ultracongruent (uc) left 11 mm height - 64989439; 42540000035 - all poly patella cemented 35 mm diameter - 65355984; unknown - unknown cement - unknown.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3007963827-2022-00293; 3007963827-2022-00294; 0002648920-2022-00232.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2 upon receiving additional information of the reported event, it was determined to be not reportable.The initial report should be voided.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) STANDARD NITRIDED
• 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: 15838153
• MDR Text Key: 304087252
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-03263
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193223
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42572606201
• Device Lot Number: 65148556
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 102 KG
• Patient Race: White