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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 12/08/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Implanted (b)(6) 2021.Foreign: (b)(6).Product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for the 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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2022-02877, 0001825034-2022-02878.

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent a hip revision approximately 18 months post implantation due to implants being worn.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 examination of the provided pictures identified the shell has a hole worn through.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.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: G7 PPS LTD ACET SHELL 56F
• 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: 16078682
• MDR Text Key: 306495908
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02876
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304524248
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304524248(17)310118(10)6936265
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: K121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 010000665
• Device Lot Number: 6936265
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention