MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

Patient Problems Fatigue (1849); Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Dizziness (2194); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Balance Problems (4401); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 00771101220 ¿ m/l taper stem ¿ 61403017, 00631005836 ¿ xlpe liner ¿ 61379678, 00620005822 ¿ shell ¿ 61417344, 00625006535 ¿ bone screw ¿ 61412746.Report source (b)(6).Product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for the investigation as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565 -2021 -02768.

Event Description

It was reported that patient is experiencing pain, loss of balance, dizziness, difficulty walking and upset stomach.Patient also alleges elevated serum chromium and cobalt levels, metallosis, tissue dehiscence, tissue necrosis, bone necrosis, hypertrophic scarring, antalgia, lumbar strain, chronic fatigue and severe distress related to pain and suffering after an unknown amount of time post total hip arthroplasty.No revision surgery has been reported to date.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

No additional information on the reported event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Primary surgery notes provided state no intraoperative complications.The root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.; turpeaux industrial park; route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1; mercedita PR 00715
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.; turpeaux industrial park; route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1; mercedita PR 00715
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12542430
• MDR Text Key: 273677249
• Report Number: 0002648920-2021-00292
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K953337
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/11/2022

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/23/2020
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00801803602
• Device Lot Number: 61469198
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/28/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2021; 01/11/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/02/2021; 01/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2010
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Male