MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VAN PS OPEN INTL FEM-LT 57.5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 11/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign source: south korea.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

It was reported that during an initial left knee arthroplasty, the surgeon opened the femoral packaging and found the femoral inside to be for a right knee, and a different size than was listed on the labelling.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, and h10.Proposed component code: mechanical g4 - femur complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product identified part#183104 was found in the package of part#183122.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.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to a manufacturing issue.A summary of the investigation has been sent to the complainant.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: VAN PS OPEN INTL FEM-LT 57.5
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15988453
• MDR Text Key: 308029047
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02779
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304270862
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304270862(17)320504(10)J7186089
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• PMA/PMN Number: K171054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/15/2022
• 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: 183122
• Device Lot Number: J7186089
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2022
• 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