MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. FEMORAL STEM 12/14 NECK TAPER; PROSTHESIS, HIPS

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870)

Event Date 03/27/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).D1: femoral stem 12/14 neck taper extra ext.Offset size 2 130 mm stem length packaged with standard centralizer.G2: foreign: australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient suffered a periprosthetic fracture from a fall five (5) weeks post operative.The surgical technique of the product was utilized, and the implant did not contribute to the fall.The stem remains stable and was not revised.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.

Event Description

No additional event information to report at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- stem.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.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: oblique displaced fracture of the left femur near the tip of the femoral implant as noted it was reported the patient suffered a periprosthetic fracture due to a fall.As the reason for the fall is unknown, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint was confirmed based on the provided x-rays confirming the reported event.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: FEMORAL STEM 12/14 NECK TAPER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.; turpeaux industrial park; route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1; mercedita PR 00715
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.; turpeaux industrial park; route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1; mercedita PR 00715
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 19119325
• MDR Text Key: 340305712
• Report Number: 0002648920-2024-00105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024145801
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024145801(17)310908(10)65047403
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K191735
• 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: 05/06/2024

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00811400230
• Device Lot Number: 65047403
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/16/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/10/2021
• 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): Hospitalization; Other
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 115 KG