MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. RINGLOC BI-POLAR 28X46MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the attempt was made to insert the shell onto the liner and it was realized that the shell had a broken locking ring on the inside.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

• Brand Name: RINGLOC BI-POLAR 28X46MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 19165796
• MDR Text Key: 340879649
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-01060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304009080
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304009080(17)280930(10)66241328
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K051569
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 11-165216
• Device Lot Number: 66241328
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2023
• 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
• Treatment: UNK LINER