MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN LPS-FLEX ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE CD 10MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10 - concomitant devices - nexgen stemmed precoat tibial component size 2 catalog #: 00598002702 lot #: 66225277.G2 - report source - foreign: event occurred in china.The complainant 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during knee arthroplasty that the articular surface could not be seated in the tibial tray.There was no soft tissue to prevent the device from seating and there was no visible damage to the implant.After several attempts, a thicker articular surface was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.
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 and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.The following sections were corrected: h4.Visual evaluation of the returned articular surface identified that the dovetail feature was damaged and flared out on both sides.The distal surface also exhibited damage in various areas, however, the reported event could not be confirmed.Dimensional analysis determined the product was conforming to print specifications where measured.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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.

• Brand Name: NEXGEN LPS-FLEX ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE CD 10MM
• 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: 21048049
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-04109
• Device Sequence Number: 3277348
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024634718
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024634718(17)280523(10)66055313
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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): 04/28/2025

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596402210
• Device Lot Number: 66055313
• 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: 12/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/25/2023
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Sex: Unknown