MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 PPS LTD ACET SHELL 56F; PROSTHETIC, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Ossification (1428); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)

Event Date 08/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: item number: (b)(4), item name: g7 vit e neutral lnr 36mm f, item lot: 65165414.Item number: (b)(4), item name: delta ceramic fem hd 36/0mm, item lot : 3062058.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report mdr (b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, as supplemental medwatch will be submitted.Device remains implanted.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient was revised due to dislocation and instability of the implants.During the revision it was noted that there was extensive scar tissue throughout the joint, tissue damage to posterior capsule and heterotopic bone to femur and acetabulum.The head and liner were exchanged without complication.Noted contributing factor with history of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis which puts more stress on hip when bending.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6 corrected: b1 medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: heterotopic bone posterior proximal femur excised.Scar tissue excised from posterior hip capsule.Recurrent hip instability.Heterotopic bone in the anterior capsular scare tissue, excised, which contributed to instability.Acetabular component well fixed and intact.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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 PPS LTD ACET SHELL 56F
• Type of Device: PROSTHETIC, 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: 15934579
• MDR Text Key: 305046982
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02759
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304524248
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304524248(17)310524(10)7001751
• 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: 12/15/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 010000665
• Device Lot Number: 7001751
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/24/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 56 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 102 KG
• Patient Race: White