MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE CD 12 MM HEIGHT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	12/05/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0002648920-2019-00898.Concomitant medical products: stemmed tibial component precoat size, item#: 00598003701, lot#: 64497023.Report source - (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an articular surface would not seat with the tibial component during an initial knee procedure.When the articular surface was seated into the tibial component, there was an absence of the typical click (neither audible nor based on physical sensation) that usually results from a successful articular surface insertion.The articular surface was then removed and, based on visual assessment, a replacement was required.There were no observed problems with the as application and insertion technique deployed by the surgeons.A new articular surface was opened, and was able to be implanted into the patient without any of the above mentioned problems there is no additional information at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, d10, g4, g7, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h10.Visual examination of returned product identified the dovetail feature damaged (flared out) and the distal surface exhibits damage in various areas.Medical records were not provided.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ARTICULAR SURFACE SIZE CD 12 MM HEIGHT
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 9480312
• Report Number: 0001822565-2019-05304
• Device Sequence Number: 18906473
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024211025
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024211025
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173057
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00596203012
• Device Lot Number: 64413703
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/06/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/17/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 66 YR