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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE WITH LOCKING SCREW; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARTICULAR SURFACE WITH LOCKING SCREW; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Naturally Worn (2988); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Information (3190)
Date of Event 01/10/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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 a patient was revised due to the locking screw being loose.According to surgeon during revision they saw that the screw looked "compressed".They tried to change the insert and insert a new locking screw.When they tightened it with the lcck momentum key the screw fractured.They decided to do a total revision and revised all components.There is no additional information at this time.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned articular surface shows signs of use.However, locking screw involved in these event was not returned; therefore, no further evaluation can be performed.Medical records were not provided.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Per package insert 87-6203-453-23: 'loosening or fracture/damage of the prosthetic knee components or surrounding tissues' is known adverse effect of the system.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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Brand Name
ARTICULAR SURFACE WITH LOCKING SCREW
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
MDR Report Key9606562
Report Number0001822565-2020-00223
Device Sequence Number584967
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024225268
UDI-Public(01)00889024225268
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySW
PMA/510(K) Number
K173057
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,foreig
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/29/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date07/31/2024
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00599404212
Device Lot Number63422524
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/15/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/27/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/20/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/29/2020
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
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