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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA RIGHT SIZE G CEMENTED TIBIA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA RIGHT SIZE G CEMENTED TIBIA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Weight Changes (2607)
Date of Event 10/07/2014
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently patient alleges they are experiencing ambulation difficulties and pain.A future revision surgery is planned; however, no revision procedure has been reported to date.Allergy testing has been completed and was positive to nickel.All available information has been provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: 42540200035; all-poly patella cemented 35 mm diameter; (b)(6).42570606802; femur cemented posterior stabilized (ps) standard nitrided right size 10; (b)(6).42522601012; articular surface fixed bearing constrained posterior stabilized (cps); (b)(6).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.
 
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; h6.The following sections were corrected: d6; d10; h4.B3: event date is getting corrected from (b)(6) 2024 to unknown, as the date of the beginning of the symptoms is unknown and different from the implantation date.D10: products remain unchanged, therapy date was corrected from (b)(6) 2014 to (b)(6) 2024.The reported event could not be confirmed.No product was returned or pictures provided of the implants; 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 these items and the reported part and lot combinations.The patient provided allergic testing reports and requested material composition of the implants, this information was provided and confirmed that in the ti-6ai-4v alloy of the implant there is no nickel listed.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.
 
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Brand Name
PERSONA RIGHT SIZE G CEMENTED TIBIA
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 Key22664270
Report Number0001822565-2025-02725
Device Sequence Number12622468
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024632158
UDI-Public(01)00889024632158(17)340123(10)66139897
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateVA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K221479
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2024
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) 12/10/2025
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number42536007902
Device Lot Number66139897
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 07/01/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/10/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/30/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/15/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured01/26/2024
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 Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H11.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient Age43 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight104 KG
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