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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING (PS) RIGHT 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING (PS) RIGHT 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Muscle Weakness/Atrophy (1967); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Joint effusion (4849)
Date of Event 05/03/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Additional associated products & mdrs: 42500606002 femur cemented posterior stabilized std rt sz 6, lot# 65020929.Mdr: 3007963827-2023-00296.42532007102 tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed rt size e, lot# 65046976.Mdr: 3007963827-2023-00298.42540200032 all-poly patella cemented 32 mm dia, lot# 65134432.Mdr: 0002648920-2023-00263.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient complained of pain, swelling, limited extension, severe limp, and chronic quadriceps weakness.The surgeon suspected a quadriceps tendon tear.Approximately one year, six months post implantation, the patient underwent a revision where significant scar tissue was encountered due to patella baja but all patella and quadriceps tendons were found intact.The femoral, tibia, and poly were revised with competitor products.The patella was not revised.The patient is alleging her components were too large.
 
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.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: office visit 1: small knee effusion, painful gait with severe limp, x-ray: components in good position and alignment- no evidence of loosening; op-notes: no intra-op complications identified in partial op note provided, severe scar tissue noted with patella baja, patella and quadricep tendons were completely intact without injury.Complaint is confirmed from the provided medical records.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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.
 
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 (PS) RIGHT 10MM
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 Key18040574
Report Number3007963827-2023-00297
Device Sequence Number17947514
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024243750
UDI-Public(01)00889024243750(17)260425(10)65004577
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateAL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K121771
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/01/2024
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 Expiration Date04/25/2026
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42522400710
Device Lot Number65004577
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 10/02/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/31/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/31/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/02/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured05/17/2021
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 NARRATIVE.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient Age49 YR
Patient SexFemale
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