MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN LEGACY; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED

Catalog Number	00596404010
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: item# unk tibial component; lot# unknown.G2: foreign - event occurred in the uk.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.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
It was reported that during a procedure, the nexgen lps articular surface would not engage into the tibial component after multiple attempt.Subsequently, another articular surface was opened and was successfully implanted instead with the same tibial component.No patient consequences were reported as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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.Visual examination of the returned product/ provided pictures show that the dovetails features are compressed and found the distal surface to exhibit damage and the locking features to be compressed and flared out.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Damage to the articular surface can occur if the articular surface is not correctly placed and oriented before pushing it using the inserter instrument.Detailed instructions for inserting the articular surface are provided in lps-flex fixed bearing knee surgical technique.The root cause is attributed to use error.Damage to the dovetail feature confirms the implant would not be able to seat.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: NEXGEN LEGACY
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED
• 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: 19745753
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-02374
• Device Sequence Number: 8875295
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024634992
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024634992(17)281023(10)66270156
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• 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): 10/25/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 00596404010
• Device Lot Number: 66270156
• 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: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2023
• 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: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NARRATIVE IN H11
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose