MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 STR MODULAR SHELL INSERTER; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Catalog Number 110003451

Device Problem Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)

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

Event Date 08/26/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: cat #: 010002736 - ball hex drvr for insr hndl, cat #: 010000664 - pps ltd acet shell 54f lot #: 7286498.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2022-02164 and 0001825034-2022-02166.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 lock on the impactor cross threaded into the cup and the drive broke while trying to disengage.There were no health consequences or impact to the patient.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.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4; b5; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6 visual examination of the returned product identified the devices were stuck together so no functional analysis was completed.There was an indentation on the shaft of the inserter and the tip has a roll on the threads.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 report 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 STR MODULAR SHELL INSERTER
• 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: 15451149
• MDR Text Key: 305928950
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02165
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 110003451
• Device Lot Number: 503420
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/13/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Female