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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SOLUTION; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED

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ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SOLUTION; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 42522400510
Medical Device Problem Codes Difficult to Insert (1316); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 09/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tka procedure, the articular surface didn't mate with tibia plate although the surgeon checked if there were no cement particles and soft tissues between the implants prior to insertion.As a result, the surgery was completed with another articular surface.The surgeon commented that once the articular surface was removed, he examined the back and found that the medial posterior area was deformed.It is reported that the surgeon suspects the back of the articular surface was deformed prior to use.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: item# 42532006702; lot# 66360710.G2: foreign - event occurred in japan.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
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: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the returned product identified the dovetail feature exhibits damage (compressed / flared out) and the proximal surface exhibits nicks / scratches.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records 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 the persona personalized knee system surgical technique under the section - implant components.The root cause is attributed to use error.Complaint is confirmed based on product evaluation.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.
 
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Brand Name
PERSONA THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SOLUTION
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD.
building no 2 east park
shannon industrial estate
shannon, county clare
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 Key20320993
Report Number3007963827-2024-00373
Device Sequence Number20752803
Product Code MBH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024243590
UDI-Public(01)00889024243590(17)271025(10)65545728
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K121771
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 02/12/2025
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 Number42522400510
Device Lot Number65545728
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 09/09/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/12/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/27/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/12/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured11/17/2022
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
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
NI
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE NARRATIVE IN H11
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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