MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 SCREW 6.5MM X 20MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 12/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).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 during the incoming inspection at zb warehouse in (b)(4), a team member found a scratch on the sterile package.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product identified that there is a scratch/crease on the sterile packaging pouch.Sterility has not been compromised.Dhr (device history record) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The product was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet control, however a definitive root cause is unable to 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 SCREW 6.5MM X 20MM
• 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: 13110260
• MDR Text Key: 284471467
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-03485
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304527454
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304527454(17)310803(10)7084291
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2021
• 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: 010000997
• Device Lot Number: 7084291
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2021
• 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