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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) STANDARD LEFT SIZE 5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) STANDARD LEFT SIZE 5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 02/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Implant date : 2018.Concomitant medical device(s): 42512100312 - articular surface medial congruent (mc) left 12 mm height use with tibia sizes c-d/cr femur sizes 4-5 - 63686912; 42532006701 - tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size d - 64156330.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: 0001822565-2023-00419.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent an initial knee surgery.Subsequently, the patient was revised approximately 5 years later due to femoral loosening.During the surgery, it was noted that poly was pitted and was also revised.There were no contributing conditions.There was no surgical delay.The surgical technique was utilized.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6 : mechanical (g04) - femur.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified shows for the femoral a foreign material is found on the surface.As no products were returned further evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: the bones are otherwise unremarkable and the hardware appears intact.No fracture or dislocation.No loosening of the femoral component is confirmed radiographically.There's also possible polyethylene lining loss, given lack of spacing in the patellofemoral compartment.The overall fit and alignment of the implants is normal.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.
 
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Brand Name
FEMUR CEMENTED CRUCIATE RETAINING (CR) STANDARD LEFT SIZE 5
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 Key16407896
Report Number3007963827-2023-00022
Device Sequence Number17723863
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024230316
UDI-Public(01)00889024230316(17)261231(10)63547079
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K113369
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/13/2023
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? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42502605801
Device Lot Number63547079
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 02/01/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/10/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/21/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/15/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/15/2016
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
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H10.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
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