MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VGD VE AS TIB BRG 71X14MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Catalog Number	VE189064
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Muscle Weakness/Atrophy (1967); Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient is experiencing pain, swelling, joint laxity, loosening, and muscle weakness approximately four years post implantation.An exam by a physician found the knee to be weak and loose.A radioactive scan was ordered and completed.Damage was found in the knee.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10- medical product biomet cc cruciate tray 71mm item# 141233 lot# j6714031 vanguard cr ilok fem-rt 62.5 item# 183006 lot# j6961699 h3- customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted to provide additional information.Updated: a3, b4, b5, b6, d2b, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10, and h11.Corrected: h4.No product was returned, or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint is not confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: VGD VE AS TIB BRG 71X14MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 22911571
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-02711
• Device Sequence Number: 15769683
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024564534
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024564534(17)260104(10)64955637
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K183583
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/13/2026

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/04/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: VE189064
• Device Lot Number: 64955637
• 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: 08/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/05/2021
• 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.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Female