MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 DEPTH GAUGE; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 11/22/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ canada.The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the tip of the depth gauge was bent and when trying to straighten on the table, it broke.A back-up device was available to complete the surgery.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.It was reported that no further information is available.

Event Description

No further information is available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified the tip of the gage to have fractured at the distal most measuring notch.The tip was not returned.The handle exhibits scuffing, scratches, and dings.It is unknown when or how the tip was initially bent.Complaint confirmed based on the evaluation of the returned product.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 DEPTH GAUGE
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, 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: 18314306
• MDR Text Key: 330354495
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02944
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304569003
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304569003(11)161223(10)473382
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 110010717
• Device Lot Number: 473382
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/04/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/22/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/12/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/23/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1