MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN LINER; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient has been indicated for revision due to unknown reasons.No revision has been reported to date.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2023-03785, 0001822565-2023-03786, 0001822565-2023-03788.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed and the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: left total hip arthroplasty with no hardware failure or loosening and no fracture seen.The complaint cannot be confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN LINER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 18398295
• MDR Text Key: 331388573
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-03787
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/31/2024

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other