MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PERSONA CONSTRAINED TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the device was returned fractured.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned device shows signs of repeated use and the dovetail feature is fractured on the medial side of post.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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 Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: PERSONA CONSTRAINED TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 8302663
• MDR Text Key: 134923056
• Report Number: 0001822565-2019-00470
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OIY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123459
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/12/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/04/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42527600303
• Device Lot Number: 62949216
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/18/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/06/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1