MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 STR INSRTR THREADED SHAFT; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 12/07/2020

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 that during a primary case there was an issue with the g7 straight handle inserter and the threads came off during impaction.To complete the procedure a curved impactor was used.There was no delay in result of the broken straight handle.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Event Description

No additional information on the reported event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed via pictures.Visual examination of the provided photos identified an inserter with broken threaded end displayed as well as attempt to show item and lot number that was blurry.No product was returned; dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 STR INSRTR THREADED SHAFT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11076611
• MDR Text Key: 223767994
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-04424
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2020
• 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: 110003452
• Device Lot Number: 415830
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/23/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1