MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER, INC. LINER 10 DEGREE ELEVATED RIM 28 MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Difficult To Position (1467); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/01/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The complaint number corresponding to this medwatch is (b)(4).It is unknown if the device will 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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2017-04522 & 0001822565-2017-04523.

Event Description

It was reported that the locking ring would not expand, preventing the liner to seat fully.The liner became lodged in the cup.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was unable to be confirmed.The photograph shows the liner not fully seated into the shell.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to 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: LINER 10 DEGREE ELEVATED RIM 28 MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER, INC.; 1800 west center street; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER, INC.; 1800 west center street; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 6676852
• MDR Text Key: 78694965
• Report Number: 0001822565-2017-04523
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: PK990135
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/28/2018

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00631005028
• Device Lot Number: 62835808
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/29/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/28/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/21/2014
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1