MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN CR-FLEX ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE YELLOW C-H 12MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during knee arthroplasty the locking mechanism of the articular surface fractured upon insertion.Another device was used to complete the procedure and the fractured articular surface was discarded.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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.

• Brand Name: NEXGEN CR-FLEX ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE YELLOW C-H 12MM
• Common Device Name: 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: 17452114
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-02046
• Device Sequence Number: 7260474
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024644403
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024644403(17)280329(10)65983567
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/03/2023

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: 90597003012
• Device Lot Number: 65983567
• 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: 07/11/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/05/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 47 YR
• Patient Sex: Female