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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ULNAR COMPONENT PLASMA SPRAYED SIZE 4 75 MM LENGTH LEFT; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ULNAR COMPONENT PLASMA SPRAYED SIZE 4 75 MM LENGTH LEFT; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 00840001407
Medical Device Problem Codes Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Failure of Implant (1924); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
Date of Event 08/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent revision of the left elbow due to loosening of the ulna component and loss of flexion or extension.No additional patient consequences were reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: cat: 00840004415, lot: 64916243, humeral component plasma sprayed size 4, 150 mm length.For cemented use only.Cat: 00840009400, lot: 65064304, articulation kit size 4, 1 axle pin, 1 humeral bearing a, 2 ulnar bearings, b sterile.Product do not resterilize.Cat: 00840009000 lot: 65471795 humeral screw kit 2 humeral screws.G2: foreign-australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device has been discarded by the hospital.The investigation is in process.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: 0001822565-2023-02211, 0001822565-2023-02212.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Mechanical (g04) - stem.Reported event was confirmed by review of radiographs.Review of the available records identified the following:  a left elbow arthroplasty is intact.There is extensive radiolucency along the ulnar implant reflecting osteolysis and implant loosening.Bone quality is markedly osteopenic. anterior, medial, and lateral heterotopic ossification is noted and there is extensive vascular calcification.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.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.
 
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Brand Name
ULNAR COMPONENT PLASMA SPRAYED SIZE 4 75 MM LENGTH LEFT
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, ELBOW
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 Key17596393
Report Number0001822565-2023-02210
Device Sequence Number7421578
Product Code JDC
UDI-Device Identifier00889024271227
UDI-Public(01)00889024271227(17)300816(10)64590931
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
K181307
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2023
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) 12/19/2023
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 Catalogue Number00840001407
Device Lot Number64590931
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 08/05/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/19/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/22/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/20/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured08/18/2020
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
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient Age59 YR
Patient SexMale
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