MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PARTIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE LEFT MEDIAL SIZE F 11 MM THICKNESS; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/22/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2019-05607 and 0001825034-2019-05787.Concomitant medical products: unknown persona partial knee femoral: catalog#: ni, lot#: ni.Unknown persona partial knee tibial tray: catalog#: ni, lot#: ni.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee procedure, the tibial insert would not seat on the tibial tray.The procedure was completed using another tibial insert.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection of the returned articular surface exhibits signs of use (nicks and gouges) and the device exhibits damage and is compressed at one side caused during attempts to insert the prosthesis.Dimensional measurements could not be taken because of the damage.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The compressed feature of the insert indicates that the device was not properly inserted.The root cause is attributed to use error.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.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: PARTIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE LEFT MEDIAL SIZE F 11 MM THICKNESS
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 9532285
• MDR Text Key: 201854554
• Report Number: 0001825034-2019-05607
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304818323
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304818323(17)231031(10)64157510
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K161592
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/19/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42518200611
• Device Lot Number: 64157510
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/30/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 82 YR