MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 HI-WALL ARCOMXL LNR 32MM G; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Catalog Number 010000812

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problem Bone Fracture(s) (1870)

Event Date 05/29/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during the procedure, the stem would not seat properly.Subsequently the femur was fractured, while trying to obtain the correct placement for the stem.Additionally, the surgeon experienced difficulty assembling the cup and liner.A new liner was opened.And was able to be successfully assembled to the shell.Due to all these issues, the surgery was delayed for one hour.Attempts have been made, and no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Cmp- (b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-01802.D10: cat #: 110017107, g7 finned 4 hole shell 60g, lot #: 7173931.G2: mexico.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 will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4; b5; d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6 no product was provided or pictures provided; visual an dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Complaint was confirmed based on a review of the provided medical records.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: the second surgery lasted more than 5 hours because there were different complications, within them.I am also informed that the lack of skill and management of the technique for hip placement also extended the surgical time, happening that at the time of trying to place the liner 32 g arcom xl it was not possible to fit into the acetabular cup 60 g after several attempts.The technician passes the instruments of the conical reamer with the handle "t" to ream in a manual way the intramedullary canal of the femur so the doctor told him that it was better to pass that reamer mounted on the impeller or electric motor, so the insermed instrumentalist suggests to the doctor that it is better to do it manually to check the depth and progressively make the reaming, so the doctor not listening to the advice of the technician decided to perform the conical reamer with the impeller which the ream went very deep than what is recommended.At the time of placing the final stem was very low, in addition to that to be placing the tests of the proximal bodies and with the manipulation of the femur and placement of the definitive proximal body the femur was fractured so that the surgical time was prolonged even more.Once the prosthesis is placed, they close the patient's hip without any more visible problems.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.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: G7 HI-WALL ARCOMXL LNR 32MM G
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• 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: 17470331
• MDR Text Key: 320501255
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-01801
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304526037
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304526037(17)250226(10)6751535
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: MX
• PMA/PMN Number: K121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 010000812
• Device Lot Number: 6751535
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male