MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING PS RIGHT 11 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Unspecified Infection (1930); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); Alteration in Body Temperature (4568); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event	04/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent a knee arthroplasty.Approximately 5 months post implantation, the patient underwent manipulation under anesthesia.The patient reports she is still having swelling, no range of motion, limited mobility, and the knee is hot to the touch.The patient remains implanted with devices.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a manipulation under anesthesia due to stiffness that was impacting rom from adhesions & scar tissue.Patient remains implanted.Patient reports swollen and hot to the touch with limited range of motion.One month later, knee was aspirated for recurrent pain, swelling, and warmth performed.Upon exam performed by new doctor noted effusion, mild pain with rom, tender to palpation, moderate laxity with varus/valgus stress test and anterior drawer.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
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 record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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: 1st follow up- moderate swelling, with moderate pain, no redness or drainage, all wnl and expected findings several weeks post op; rom 20-85, encouraged to do extension exercises.Op note (mua) (arthrofibrosis right knee, mua under anesthesia for lysis of adhesions; notes old scar tissue released rom 15-100; post op rom 0-115 and 125 with gentle pressure stiffness, no pain with rom or weight bearing, no complications, remains implanted.1st follow up after mua- progress note fall on pod zero, impacted sutures wbat, hinged knee brace and wheeled walker, attending pt incision approximated, clean, dry w/out signs of infection, image taken.2nd follow up after mua- patient reports ongoing/no resolution to swelling/knee hot to touch ¿ no additional records provided.3rd follow up after mua- office notes (recurrent/ongoing pain and stiffness throughout knee at all times, worse with activity, now affecting quality of life.Hx: mrsa x2 with most recent episode prior to tka, had arthroscopic lysis of adhesions with no relief of symptoms, warmth and swelling to knee without instability knee aspiration, no results provided x-ray: in good position and well fixed exam: 2+ effusion, mild pain with rom, tender to palpation, moderate laxity with varus/valgus stress test and anterior drawer.Plan: based on aspiration results).4th follow up after mua- (culture results no anaerobic growth x3 days * notation might not be for this patient d/t improperly labeled specimen).5th follow up after mua- (patient reports loosening of the component, getting checked for infection, no results provided).This complaint cannot be confirmed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.Additional associated products 42500006602 persona femur cemented (ps) narrow rt size 9 lot# 65394877.42532007102 persona tibia cemented 5 deg stemmed rt size e lot# 65377215.42557000114 persona stem extension tapered cemented 14mm dia 30mm l lot# 65588716.42540000035 persona all poly patella cemented 35mm dia lot# 65584894.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h6, h11.An updated investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient underwent a manipulation under anesthesia due to stiffness that was impacting rom from adhesions & scar tissue.Patient remains implanted.Patient reports swollen and hot to the touch with limited range of motion.One month later, knee was aspirated for recurrent pain, swelling, and warmth performed.Upon exam performed by new doctor noted effusion, mild pain with rom, tender to palpation, moderate laxity with varus/valgus stress test and anterior drawer.Patient reports loosening at last office visit.Patient reported infection and arthrofibrosis to right knee seven months after last updated medical records provided.No intervention reported.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: a1, a6, b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10, h11 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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: the patient experienced initial post-operative swelling and pain following a knee replacement, which seemed to improve.However, arthrofibrosis was diagnosed, leading to a mua about 5 months later.A fall occurred shortly after.About 4 months later the patient reported recurrent swelling and warmth.Followed by ongoing pain and stiffness significantly impacted their quality of life, and examination revealed effusion and laxity.There was suspicion of infection and loosening, which was seemingly confirmed by the patient, who also reiterated the presence of arthrofibrosis.No specific treatment interventions for the reported infection or loosening were documented in the provided records.This complaint cannot be confirmed.For the suspected loosening, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.For the infection issue: the root cause of the infection was determined to be unrelated to the implanted zimmer biomet devices.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.

• Brand Name: PERSONA ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING PS RIGHT 11 MM HEIGHT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.; building no 2 east park; shannon industrial estate; shannon, county clare
• Manufacturer (Section G): .; 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: 19124539
• Report Number: 3007963827-2024-00125
• Device Sequence Number: 8248975
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024243767
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024243767(17)270413(10)65355463
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121771
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/28/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42522400711
• Device Lot Number: 65355463
• 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: 03/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/09/2024; 09/03/2024; 12/11/2024; 05/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2024; 09/25/2024; 01/06/2025; 05/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2022
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 37 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 90 KG
• Patient Race: Black Or African American