MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PARTIAL TIBIAL CEMENTED SIZE D LEFT MEDIAL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 11/04/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 42558000601 62477806 partial femur cemented size 6 left medial, 42518200408 63449770 partial articular surface left medial size d 8 mm thickness, 66017775 85545282 palacos bone cement.Report source: (b)(6).Reported event was confirmed by review of x-rays received.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified that there is extensive lucency along the tibial implant reflecting osteolysis.The tibial implant shows loosening and posterior subsidence with abnormal tilt of the articular surface.Medical records were reviewed by a health care profession.Review of the available records identified the following: initial implantation op notes revealed uncomplicated initial left partial knee replacement on.Cement was used for the tibial and femoral components.At the 3-month post-op visit, there were no reported problems.At the 1-year post-op visit, the patient reported moderate pain.At the 2-year post-op visit, little medial/lateral instability was noted along with radiographic findings of a tibial fracture.The patient underwent revision surgery to replace the tibial component due to loosening.Visual examination of the returned product identified there is cement/bone residue on the femoral component.There is no cement/bone residue on the tibial tray.The tibial tray shows signs of implantation (surface damage).The articular surface is still attached to the tibial tray.The articular surface is slightly discolored and has nicks on its surface.Dimensional analysis of the tibial tray determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

It was reported patient underwent initial knee arthroplasty.Cement was used for the tibial and femoral components.At the 3-month post-op visit, there were no reported problems.At the 1-year post-op visit, the patient reported moderate pain.At the 2-year post-op visit, little medial/lateral instability was noted along with radiographic findings of a tibial fracture.Subsequently; the patient underwent revision approximately 2 years post implantation to replace the tibial component due to loosening.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

• Brand Name: PARTIAL TIBIAL CEMENTED SIZE D LEFT MEDIAL
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 9949048
• MDR Text Key: 187386257
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-01633
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304812666
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304812666
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K161592
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/10/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42538000401
• Device Lot Number: 63607192
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/03/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Weight: 104