MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS G7 HI-WALL E1 LINER 32MM C; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Component or Accessory Incompatibility (2897)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 07/08/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under warnings, "improper selection, placement, positioning, alignment and/or fixation of the implant components may result in unusual stress conditions which may lead to subsequent reduction in the service life of the prosthetic components." device requested, not yet received.

Event Description

During a total hip arthroplasty procedure, the liner would not seat in the cup.Another liner and cup were used to complete the procedure.There was approximately a thirty minute delay in procedure as a result.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filed to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.Review of the device history records indicates the device likely left the manufacturer conforming to print; however, measurements of the returned product were found to be non-conforming, likely due to deformation or damage during unsuccessful attempts to impact the liner.A conclusive root cause of the event could not be determined and the complaint cannot be confirmed.Corrective action has been initiated to address the reported issue.

• Brand Name: G7 HI-WALL E1 LINER 32MM C
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: megan haas ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726700
• MDR Report Key: 5851609
• MDR Text Key: 51324027
• Report Number: 0001825034-2016-02948
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: PK121874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/08/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/05/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2021
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 010000925
• Device Lot Number: 3798793
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/08/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2016
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention