MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. DELTA CERAMIC FEM HD 36/+6MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Joint Dislocation (2374); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)

Event Date 04/17/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D-10 - 3.2mmx30mm rnglc+ acet drl bit; item# 31323230, lot# 65819457.G7 osseoti 4 hole shell 54mm f; item# 110010245, lot# 65421942.Trilogy bone scr 6.5x25; item# 00625006525, lot# 65521242.G7 vit e neutral lnr 36mm f; item# 30103606, lot# 65052048.Tprlc 133 t1 pps so 11x142mm; item# 51103110, lot# 7075445.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right hip arthroplasty.A week later the patient dislocated his hip.Eleven days post-implantation, revision hip surgery was performed.The ceramic head was split in half in the patient.It was replaced with a new ceramic head and new liner.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, b7, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Device is used for treatment.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a radiologist: right total hip arthroplasty with failure of the femoral component with dissociation of the femoral head and possible fracture.With the available information, a definitive 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

It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right hip arthroplasty.A week later the patient dislocated his hip.Eleven days post-implantation, revision hip surgery was performed.The ceramic head was split in half in the patient.One to two small head pieces were found while exploring and irrigating the wound.They were sequestered and the head was replaced with a new, ceramic one, also the liner was exchanged.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and corrected information.The following sections were updated: b3, b4, b5, e4, g2, g3, g6, h1, h2, h6, h10.A review of the additional information does not alter the findings of the previously reported investigation.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.

• Brand Name: DELTA CERAMIC FEM HD 36/+6MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 16909765
• MDR Text Key: 314971580
• Report Number: 3002806535-2023-00134
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868271199
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868271199(17)320902(10)3095609
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K200959
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/31/2023

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 650-0663
• Device Lot Number: 3095609
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/11/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/30/2023; 07/13/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/31/2023; 07/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/02/2022
• 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 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 35 YR
• Patient Sex: Male