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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING ULTRACONGRUENT (UC) LEFT 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING ULTRACONGRUENT (UC) LEFT 10 MM HEIGHT; 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 Codes Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)
Date of Event 12/06/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: foreign - new zealand.The 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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3007963827-2022-00334, 3007963827-2022-00335.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent an initial left knee arthroplasty.Approximately 15 months post implantation, the patient was revised due to pain and stiffness.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records and x-rays were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified possible loosening of the tibial component, which can cause stiffness, and a large joint effusion without definite fracture.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d9; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10.Visual examination of the returned product identified the units as having signs of being implanted with scratches, nicks, foreign material on the units, and wear.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
 
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 ULTRACONGRUENT (UC) LEFT 10 MM HEIGHT
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 Key16052307
Report Number3007963827-2022-00336
Device Sequence Number6220048
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024236523
UDI-Public(01)00889024236523(17)250930(10)64807670
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNZ
PMA/510(K) Number
K172524
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
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,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/01/2023
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 Date09/30/2025
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42512200510
Device Lot Number64807670
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 12/06/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/30/2023
05/31/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/27/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/01/2023
06/01/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured11/02/2020
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight72 KG
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