MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 PPS LTD ACET SHELL 54F; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Separation Failure (2547)

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

Event Date 03/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001825034-2023-00550.

Event Description

It was reported that during a right hip procedure the shell got stuck on the inserter handle, and surgeon could not separate them.Another handle and shell were used to complete the case.There was no consequences or impact to the patient.No additional information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Product was returned and evaluated.A visual examination of the returned product identified that the shell and inserter were disassembled upon receipt.The inserter shaft was scratched.The threads of the inserter were free of significant damage.Dark debris was present within the threads.The shell exhibited similar debris within the threads.No thread damage was observed on the shell.During evaluation, the shell was able to be threaded onto and off of the inserter multiple times.The shell fully engages the inserter threads.Medical records were not provided.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.No device problem was found.The devices function as intended.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 further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: G7 PPS LTD ACET SHELL 54F
• 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: 16645933
• MDR Text Key: 312881703
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00549
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304524231
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304524231(17)321027(10)7370053
• 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,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/30/2023
• 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: 010000664
• Device Lot Number: 7370053
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/16/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female