MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN HEAD IMPACTOR; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 02/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the threads on the head impactor are no longer functional and was fractured.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as the product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: g3; h2; h6 reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information provided by the customer.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were 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.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN HEAD IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, 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: 13693759
• MDR Text Key: 289246397
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-00479
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/08/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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