MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN SCREW; PROSTHESIS, HIPS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 08/26/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a hip arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision of the hip prosthesis one month post implantation due to loosening of the tantalum cup.It was reported that when removing the cup, a screw was passed through at one of the holes in the cup.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D10: 00620206020 shell porous with multi holes 60 mm 62997728.G2: foreign: chile.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: g3, g6, h2, h3, h6.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 for the screw.Complaint history review cannot be performed without product identification for the screw.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint cannot be confirmed.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 additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN SCREW
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIPS
• 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: 19089371
• MDR Text Key: 339939141
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-01223
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/14/2024

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
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN SCREW
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/11/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 68 YR