MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER GMBH NCB, PERIPROSTHETIC FEMUR PLATE, DISTAL, RIGHT, 12 HOLES, 278 MM

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 10/30/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer did not receive x-rays, or other source documents for review.The manufacturer did not receive the device for investigation.The device history records were reviewed and found to be conforming.A cause for this specific event cannot be ascertained from the information provided.As soon as supplemental information becomes available an updated report will be submitted.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).

Event Description

Patient was implanted on unknown side and underwent revision due to implant fracture.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filled to relay investigation result.Dhr review: the device manufacturing quality records indicate that the released components met all requirements to perform as intended.Trend analysis: no trigger considering the following event is identified: breakage event description: it was reported that the product was implanted on (b)(6) 2018 and revised on (b)(6) 2018 due to ncb plate fracture.Review of received data: no medical data such as x-rays, surgical notes or any other case-relevant documents received.Device analysis: no product was returned to zimmer biomet for in-depth analysis.Review of product documentation: this device is intended for treatment.Conclusion: it was reported that the product was implanted on (b)(6) 2018 and revised on (b)(6) 2018 due to ncb plate fracture.No product was returned to zimmer biomet for in-depth analysis.Neither x-rays, operative notes, office visit notes, nor devices or photos of the explanted implant were received; therefore the condition of the component is unknown.Patient factors that may affect the performance of the components such as bone quality, activity level, type of activity (low impact vs.High impact), and relevant medical history are unknown.Adherence to rehabilitation protocol is unknown.The quality records show that all specified characteristics (material, dimensions, surface, etc.) have met the specifications valid at the time of production.The investigation results did not identify a non-conformance or a complaint out of box (coob).Based on the given information and the results of the investigation, the complaint could not be confirmed as the alleged failure could not be identified or reproduced.The need for corrective measures is not indicated and zimmer gmbh considers this case as closed.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).

Event Description

Please refer to report 0009613350 - 2018 - 01249.

• Brand Name: NCB, PERIPROSTHETIC FEMUR PLATE, DISTAL, RIGHT, 12 HOLES, 278 MM
• Type of Device: NCB, PERIPROSTHETIC FEMUR PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur 8404 ; SZ 8404
• MDR Report Key: 8177937
• MDR Text Key: 130787899
• Report Number: 0009613350-2018-01249
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024292840
• UDI-Public: 00889024292840
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K100111
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/10/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/19/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.02264.012
• Device Lot Number: 2924481
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/03/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention