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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4). Unknown-unknown head-unknown, unknown-unknown cup-unknown, unknown-unknown stem-unknown. Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: (b)(4). Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, product location unknown. 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 underwent a revision surgery for an unknown reason on an unknown date. During the procedure the head and liner were exchanged. Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information. The following sections were updated/corrected complaint could not be confirmed. Operative notes were not provided; x-rays were provided and reviewed by a health care professional. X-rays demonstrate a right total hip arthroplasty with screw fixation of the acetabular cup. Asymmetric position of the femoral head within the acetabular cup suggest polyethylene wear. Femoral component is intact with possible comminuted fracture of the greater trochanter. Osteopenia is noted. Acetabular inclination angle of the right hip: 43 degrees. 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. 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. H3 other text : product discarded.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN CUP
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10677953
• Report Number: 0001822565-2020-03541
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: NI
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/12/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/14/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention