MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. CUP POSITIONER; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Separation Failure (2547)

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

Event Date 12/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D10: cat# 00-8751-010-36 lot# 65377036 continuum longevity neutral liner, ii 36 x 52 cat# 00-6250-065-30 lot # j7593913 bone screw 6.5x30 selftap cat# 574101030 lot# 3121808 avenir cmpl ha std nc size 3 cat# 00-8775-036-01 lot# 3171528 biolox delta fem head, 36mm, -3.5mm cat# 00875705202 lot# 6613801552mm o.D.Size ii porous uncemented with multiholes multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2024-00044 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 during surgery, the cup inserter was screwed into the cup but would not release or unscrew from the cup.The cup got stuck in the femur and had to be pried off the inserter with a curette and pliers.The cup was removed from the inserter.There was no damage noted to the cup, so it was implanted.The inserter needed to be replaced.It was reported that surgical technique was utilized.There was no patient impact or injury.There were also no surgical complications, and no foreign body retained.No additional information.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following section was corrected: lot number.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.No product was returned; however, pictures were provided and reviewed.An examination of the provided pictures identified that the cup positioner was covered in bio-debris and detached from the shell.The pictures did not capture the threads enough for further review.Pictures were not provided of the shell.No further evaluation can be made.Medical records were not provided.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.The reported issue cannot be confirmed, and 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Product will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

Additional information received.It was reported that the threads were not an issue.The inner spring was allowing the cup to seat back too far.No additional information was available.

• Brand Name: CUP POSITIONER
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 18467236
• MDR Text Key: 332336571
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-00042
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024120136
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024120136(11)140307(10)62641799
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 01/11/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• 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: 00626001800
• Device Lot Number: 64316853
• 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: 01/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/07/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female