MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 10 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Osteolysis (2377); Joint effusion (4849)
Date of Event	08/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: 00598603702 - stemmed nonaugmentable tibial component option cr/ps/lps size 4 for cemented use only - j6818739.00576401552 - femoral component option for cemented use only size e right - 63892742.00597206529 - all poly petella standard cemented size 29 mm diameter 8.0 mm thickness - 64774869.Unknown - unknown bone cement - unknown.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Approximately 2 years post-op, the patient was revised due to pain, swelling, effusion, and tibial loosening.During the revision, the surgeon noted synovitis, osteolysis and that the tibial component was grossly loose.The tibia, femur, and articular surface were exchanged without complications.The patella remains implanted.Attempts have been made and all available 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.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: x-ray showed early aseptic loosening right knee secondary to polyethylene debris, developed pain on medial aspect of right knee and doing fine now; office note exam was positive for swelling and effusion; op note stated the tibia was grossly loose at the cement bone interface, excised tibia component and noted osteolysis of medial tibia plateau below the cement, femur well fixed, excised due to protocol of osteolytic process.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found 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 ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE EF 10 MM HEIGHT
• 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: 20213284
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-02946
• Device Sequence Number: 7745631
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024634923
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024634923(17)290303(10)65038733
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/24/2025

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596403210
• Device Lot Number: 65038733
• 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: 09/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2021
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female