MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 NEUTRAL E1 LINER 36MM H; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problem Bacterial Infection (1735)

Event Date 03/16/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent a left hip revision approximately 3 months post implantation due to infection.The head and liner were removed and replaced.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 650-0662 ¿ delta ceramic head ¿ 3111493.010000708 ¿ g7 cup ¿ 7025724.51-117200 ¿ taperloc stem ¿ 3577532.Report source: report source australia.Product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for the investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.During the investigation process a review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Product was returned.During the investigation process, a review of the sterile certifications were completed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.The product return does not change the outcome of the previous investigation.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 further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: G7 NEUTRAL E1 LINER 36MM H
• 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: 16712425
• MDR Text Key: 313013135
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00767
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304526457
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304526457(17)260202(10)6962500
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 09/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 010000860
• Device Lot Number: 6962500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2021
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 124 KG