MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. SHELL POROUS WITH MULTI HOLES 54 MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 51-106120 ¿ taperloc stem ¿ 3330377.650-1162 ¿ delta ceramic head ¿ 2016022279.00630505032 ¿ xlpe liner ¿ 63234443.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: 0002648920 - 2021 - 00294.

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.Reported event was unable to be confirmed.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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 additional information on the reported event.

• Brand Name: SHELL POROUS WITH MULTI HOLES 54 MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• 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: 12542552
• MDR Text Key: 273660961
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-02778
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K093561
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/06/2022

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00620205420
• Device Lot Number: 62616448
• 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: 09/24/2021; 01/06/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/14/2021; 01/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2014
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10.
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Female