MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L. REFOBACIN BC R 1X40 US; BONE CEMENT

Catalog Number	110034355
Medical Device Problem Code	Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Osteolysis (2377); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event	10/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery sixteen months post initial right total knee arthroplasty due to aseptic loosening of the right tibial component.During the revision synovitis and osteolysis were noted.The tibial component was grossly loose and had completely deboned from the cement interface.Patella was retained all other components were revised without complications.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: 110034355, refobacin bc r 1x40 us, lot: ay26ci2901.00598605701, stemmed nonaugmentable tibial component option cr/ps/lps size 7 for cemented.Use only, lot: 64030673.00596401752, femoral component option size g right compatible with lps-flex prolong, lot: 64226461.00596405010, articular surface size gh 10 mm height "use with plate 7, lot: 65054651.00597206535, all poly petella standard cemented size 35 mm diameter 9.0 mm thickness, lot: 65341213.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d9, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10, h11.Prothesis components have been returned to warsaw site.Visual examination of the returned products did not identify cement residues on the tibial component.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combination.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Reported event was confirmed by review of medical records.A definitive root cause could not 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: REFOBACIN BC R 1X40 US
• Common Device Name: BONE CEMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 21717913
• Report Number: 3006946279-2025-00034
• Device Sequence Number: 4745341
• Product Code: MBB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304990197
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304990197(17)240531(10)AY26CI2901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171540
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/13/2025

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 110034355
• Device Lot Number: AY26CI2901
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/07/2024
• 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: 03/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/25/2022
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11 NARRATIVE.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male