MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 NEUTRAL ARCOMXL LNR 40MM G; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Difficult to Insert (1316); Difficult To Position (1467)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/18/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was not confirmed.The product was examined and found to have scratches, a gouge and some deformation likely caused by removal of the liner during the procedure.The product was checked to print and all dimensions are in tolerance except for the profile which is likely out of tolerance due to the deformation.Review of the mhr determined that as the product likely left zimmer biomet conforming to print, the complaint cannot be confirmed.The root cause cannot be determined.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.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

It was reported that during a right total hip arthroplasty, the polyethylene liner would not fully seat in the acetabular shell another liner was used to complete the procedure.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

• Brand Name: G7 NEUTRAL ARCOMXL LNR 40MM G
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 6954098
• MDR Text Key: 90535381
• Report Number: 0001825034-2017-08871
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/17/2017

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 Expiration Date: 02/29/2020
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 010000748
• Device Lot Number: 3508158
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/20/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/23/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/17/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 71 YR