| Catalog Number |
00504901100 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Medical device site infection (4845)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial knee procedure.A washout and liner exchange occurred approximately five and a half months post-implantation due to suspected prosthetic joint infection following a positive synovasure test.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: cat# 2009127agc lot# 467189 zim osc 20x90x1.27 cgts.Cat# 5122145 lot# 73761516 palacos r+g x 40gms.Cat# 00-5901-020-00 lot# 67193699 3.2mm x 75mm trocar tip drill pin 4 pk.Cat# 42-5026-056-01 lot# 65515413 psn fem cr cmt ccr std sz 4 l.Cat# 43-5320-067-01 lot# 67550926 psn tib np stem 5 deg sz d l.Cat# 42-5120-004-13 lot# 66679665 psn asf cr 13mm ve l 3-9 cd.G2: foreign - event occurred in singapore.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were {update/corrected}
updated: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6
no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The provided picture shows the positive synovasure test kit result.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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