MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER ORTHOPAEDIC MFG. LTD. PERSONA ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number	42522400714
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the surgeon attempted to insert two articular surfaces, however, neither would mate with the tibial component and a gap would occur between the implants unevenly.The surgeon attempted to use different insertion instruments to insert the implants but was still unsuccessful.As a result, the surgeon impacted one of the bearings anteriorly with a hospital instrument and it was successfully placed.There was a 15 minute surgical delay.There was no known impact or consequence to the patient.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10 : 42532007102 - tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size e - 66748555.G2 : foreign country : hong kong.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it remains implanted.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.The event cannot be confirmed.Visual examination of the provided images reveals one of the bearings attached to the tibial plate, with a narrow gap visible.The femoral component is also present in the image.However, based on the images alone, it is not possible to conclusively assess the seating of the bearing on the tibial plate.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: PERSONA ARTICULAR SURFACE FIXED BEARING POSTERIOR STABILIZED
• 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): 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 Key: 21586875
• Report Number: 3007963827-2025-00087
• Device Sequence Number: 18505781
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024243798
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024243798(17)290818(10)66690927
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121771
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• 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): 07/15/2025

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 Number: 42522400714
• Device Lot Number: 66690927
• 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: 02/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2024
• 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.
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male