MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 CURVED ACET SHELL INSERTER; HIP INSTRUMENT

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/15/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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 the g7 curved impactor was damaged in a previous case.The tip is damaged and let the threads past it to engage into the shell.There was no patient involvement.It was reported that no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the are large gouges on the tip of the inserter.It is unknown if they are fractured pieces or deformation of the material based on the provided image.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, lot identification was not provided.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.

• Brand Name: G7 CURVED ACET SHELL INSERTER
• Type of Device: HIP INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15923375
• MDR Text Key: 306733502
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02750
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 110003453
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1