MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ACROM STANDARD HUMERAL BEARING; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Difficult to Insert (1316); Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 03/23/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 115370, comprehensive reverse tray co 44mm, 638530, 110017268, humeral bearing assembly tool, 12783-01.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2017 - 11250.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection of the returned product confirms that the ringloc is stuck in the humeral tray and damaged where it shows through the extraction slot.There is some damage to the bottom of the inserter tool exactly where it would contact the ring.The bearing shows some signs of damage exactly where the ringloc is stuck in the tray.The tray is visually conforming to the print.The locking ring was found to be dimensionally conforming.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to 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

It was reported that the ring of the humeral tray was bent by the humeral bearing insertion tool when trying to insert the bearing.The bearing would not seat properly.The surgeon noted that both the humeral tray and bearing were damaged.A new humeral tray and humeral ring were requested.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

• Brand Name: ACROM STANDARD HUMERAL BEARING
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 7367620
• MDR Text Key: 103427412
• Report Number: 0001825034-2017-11251
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PAO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK080642
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/18/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 05/26/2022
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: XL-115366
• Device Lot Number: 145620
• Other Device ID Number: (01) 0 0880304 47545 8
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/29/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/26/2017
• 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