MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 STR MONOBLOCK SHELL INSRTR; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

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

Event Date 11/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2023 - 02985.The customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the shell inserter would not detach from the shell.The surgeon had to waste a cup and a tray.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Event Description

No further information at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the handle remains assembled with the shell.No damage or wear can be seen on the inserter or shell.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.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 STR MONOBLOCK SHELL INSRTR
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, 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: 18341600
• MDR Text Key: 331037278
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02984
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868162481
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868162481(11)230317(10)65923064
• 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: 03/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/16/2023
• 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: 110003450
• Device Lot Number: 65923064
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1