MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN CUP; PROSTHETIC, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

Patient Problem Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that 16 years post implantation, the patient was exposed to high chromium and cobalt levels.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports 0001822565-2024-00610 and 0001822565-2024-00611.The device will not be returned for analysis as it¿s location is not known; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

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.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.Medical records were not provided.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

There is no update to the prior event description provided.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN CUP
• Type of Device: PROSTHETIC, 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: 18748268
• MDR Text Key: 335880159
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-00612
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NI
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/01/2024

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/21/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/01/2024
• 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: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNKNOWN STEM, UNKNOWN HEAD
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other