REFOBACIN BC R 1X40 US
Report
- Report Number
- 3006946279-2023-00018
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- February 20, 2023
- Date of Event
- January 8, 2023
- Report Date
- April 6, 2023
- Manufacturer
- BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.
- Product Code
- MBB
- UDI-DI
- 00880304990197
- PMA / PMN Number
- K171540
- Removal / Correction Number
- N/A
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UT, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
(B)(4). CONCOMITANT MEDICAL PRODUCTS: ITEM NAME:VNGD ANT STBLZD BRG 14X79, ITEM NUMBER:189104, LOT NUMBER:321720. ITEM NAME:VANGUARD CR ILOK FEM-RT 70, ITEM NUMBER:141215, LOT NUMBER:J7181424. ITEM NAME:SERIES A PAT STD 34 3 PEG, ITEM NUMBER: 184766, LOT NUMBER:152410. ITEM NAME:UNK TIBIAL STEM EXT, ITEM NUMBER:UNK TIBIAL STEM EXT, LOT NUMBER:240000. ITEM NAME:REFOBACIN BC R 1X40 US, ITEM NUMBER:110034355, LOT NUMBER:AY25CI2901. THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS; HOWEVER, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.
(B)(4). THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL AND/OR CORRECTED INFORMATION. PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED OR PICTURES NOT PROVIDED. THE DEVICE MANUFACTURING QUALITY RECORD INDICATES THAT THE RELEASED PRODUCT MET ALL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM AS INTENDED. THE REVIEW OF THE STERILIZATION CERTIFICATE INDICATES THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE STERILIZED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATION. THIS DEVICE IS USED FOR TREATMENT. MEDICAL RECORDS WERE REVIEWED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE FACTORS THAT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO AN INFECTION THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF ZIMMER BIOMET, SUCH AS EXTERNAL FACTORS, I.E. HOSPITAL/SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDER RELATED RISK FACTORS, AND/OR PATIENT COMORBIDITIES/RISK FACTORS. TISSUE CULTURE RESULTED POSITIVE FOR MSRA (METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS) IN (B)(6) 2023. AS THERE ARE NO INDICATIONS OF A PRODUCT OR PROCESS ISSUES IDENTIFIED AFFECTING IMPLANT SAFETY OR EFFECTIVENESS, IMPLANTED PRODUCTS ARE NOT IDENTIFIED AS THE SOURCE OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE REPORTED INFECTION. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE CANNOT 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.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AFTER TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION DUE TO INFECTION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1407090 | REFOBACIN BC R 1X40 US | BONE CEMENT | MBB | BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L. | N/A | Y46BAJ2103 | 00880304990197 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male | Required Intervention| H |