MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN BEARING; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER

Lot Number N/A

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).It is unknown if product will be returning to zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up report will be submitted.H3 other text: product not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent an initial shoulder surgery, subsequently the patient was revised due to wear.The surgeon reported that the poly had worn through to the regenerex post.No additional patient consequences were reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h6, h10.The product could not be evaluated and the reported event was not confirmed.The device history records could not be reviewed as the lot number associated with the reported event is unknown.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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: UNKNOWN BEARING
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER
• 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: 17217466
• MDR Text Key: 318026986
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-01436
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• 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: 08/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention