inforMED
InjuryJWI

UNKNOWN FEMUR

Received Mar 4, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 28, 2025

Report 0001822565-2026-00707 · MDR key 24506311

Device

Generic name

Prosthesis, Knee

Catalog number

NI

Lot number

NI

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

NA · Male

  • Pain
  • Loss of Range of Motion
  • Joint Laxity
  • Swelling/ Edema
  • Aseptic loosening

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS REPORT IS A DUPLICATE OF (B)(4) 3007963827-2026-00079. THE INITIAL REPORT WAS FORWARDED IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE VOIDED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS TO BE RECEIVED CONCERNING THE REPORTED EVENT, A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED UNDER 3007963827-2026-00079.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS REPORT IS A DUPLICATE OF (B)(4) 3007963827-2026-00079. THE INITIAL REPORT WAS FORWARDED IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE VOIDED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS TO BE RECEIVED CONCERNING THE REPORTED EVENT, A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED UNDER 3007963827-2026-00079.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO PAIN, SWELLING/EDEMA, DECREASED ROM, GRINDING, AND INSTABILITY. DURING THE REVISION IT WAS NOTED THE SCREW BETWEEN STEM AND TIBIA NOT TIGHTENED ALL THE WAY WITH THE HEAD NOT BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE TIBIA PLATE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). D10: UNKNOWN ART SURFACEL, UNKNOWN PN/LN. UNKNOWN TIBIA, UNKNOWN PN/LN. G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN SOUTH AFRICA. SUGGESTED COMPONENT CODE: MECHANICAL (G04) ¿ FEMUR. CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.