MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/28/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the surgeon attempted to insert the articular surface, but it did not seat properly in the tibial plate.As a result, the surgery was completed with an alternative articular surface implant.There was no surgical delay.The surgical technique was utilized.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2 : foreign country : japan.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.Visual examination of the returned product identified the distal surface exhibits nicks and gouges.The locking feature was found to be flared out.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.Medical records were not provided.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.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED
• 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 Key: 17348873
• Report Number: 3007963827-2023-00195
• Device Sequence Number: 12028427
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024243767
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024243767(17)270525(10)65380600
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121771
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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): 10/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42522400711
• Device Lot Number: 65380600
• 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: 06/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/19/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2022
• 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 Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H10.
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose