MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 PPS LTD ACET SHELL 52E; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 09/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for the investigation as the device remains implanted.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 sterile packaging of a device was being questioned for possible sterility issue.The implant was ultimately used without confirming if the sterility had been breached.There was no reported harm or injury 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.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported issue is being investigated as a manufacturing related event.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 PPS LTD ACET SHELL 52E
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, 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: 15529357
• MDR Text Key: 305783391
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02248
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304524224
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304524224(17)320722(10)7296633
• 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: 11/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/03/2022
• 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: 010000663
• Device Lot Number: 7296633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/22/2022
• 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