MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. CER BIOLOXD MOD HD 36MM +3 NK; HIP ARTHROPLASTY

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem (1318); Use of Device Problem (1670); Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911); Device Handling Problem (3265)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 07/22/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Initial report.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation (product location unknown).The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Product has not been returned.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right hip arthroplasty.(b)(6) showed implant boxes to dr.(b)(6) before implants were open on the back sterile table.At that time, dr.Yu approved the implants to be opened.It was noted that the majority of the implant boxes have a large font description making it easily readable.However, the femoral head contains only a small font with 36mm on the bottom of the label.Dr.(b)(6) saw the +3mm in orange biolox delta hip system, and assumed everything was cohesive.Subsequently a revision surgery took place on (b)(6) 2020 as it was identified that the incorrect size device had been used during the initial surgery.This complaint reports the incorrect size product implanted in the patient during initial surgery on (b)(6) 2020.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right hip arthroplasty.(b)(6) showed implant boxes to dr.(b)(6) before implants were open on the back sterile table.At that time, dr.(b)(6) approved the implants to be opened.It was noted that the majority of the implant boxes have a large font description making it easily readable.However, the femoral head contains only a small font with 36mm on the bottom of the label.Dr.(b)(6) saw the +3mm in orange biolox delta hip system, and assumed everything was cohesive.Subsequently a revision surgery took place on (b)(6) 2020 as it was identified that the incorrect size device had been used during the initial surgery.This complaint reports the incorrect size product implanted in the patient during initial surgery on (b)(6) 2020.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This final report is being submitted to relay additional information.The product was not returned to biomet uk ltd for evaluation however research engineer has done investigation based on photographs who has reported as: the event reports that the incorrect implant was implanted as the labelling was not clear.The event was identified following surgery.Revision surgery was required to implant the correct implant.The complaint has not been confirmed following review of the photographs provided, which show the label is as expected.A review of the device history records did not identify any discrepancies that would have contributed to the reported event.A complaint history review identified no similar complaints for the same item number.A complaint history review identified no similar complaints for the same lot number.The reported event is covered by ceramic monobloc heads, option heads & taper sleeves.The severity of the reported event is in line with this risk file.This device is used for treatment.The reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is conforming to specification.The label meets the requirements listed in cp13410, labelling.No corrective action has been initiated as the reported event has not been confirmed 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.H3 other text : product has not been returned.

• Brand Name: CER BIOLOXD MOD HD 36MM +3 NK
• Type of Device: HIP ARTHROPLASTY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• MDR Report Key: 10475789
• MDR Text Key: 205343304
• Report Number: 3002806535-2020-00389
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868248498
• UDI-Public: 00887868248498
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K061312
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 12-115122
• Device Lot Number: 2971361
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/07/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/01/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/24/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/28/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 48 YR