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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. HYBRID OFFSET SHELL INSERTER; PROSTHESIS, HIP

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. HYBRID OFFSET SHELL INSERTER; PROSTHESIS, HIP Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial hip arthroplasty, the tip of the inserter fractured.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Additional information on the reported event is unavailable.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the tip of the inserter had broken off.The product is covered in bio-debris.No other evaluation can be made from the pictures provided.Reported event was confirmed by review of photographs provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Root cause could not 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 : device not returned for evaluation.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified wear and tear from previous uses.Nicks, gouges, and scratches were noted on the handle and body.Strike plate shows indentations.Hex bolt threaded tip has fractured away from the hex bolt attached in the device.Threaded tip was returned.No other damage was noted.Corrective action was initiated to address the design issue of the threaded tip of the instrument.Manufacturing records confirm that the device was manufactured to print, prior to implementation of design change.Root cause is previously addressed design issue.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Root cause is previously addressed design issue.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
HYBRID OFFSET SHELL INSERTER
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key12196869
Report Number0001822565-2021-01919
Device Sequence Number4002556
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024134096
UDI-Public(01)00889024134096(10)62270198
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/02/2022
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00780402520
Device Lot Number62270198
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/15/2021
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/24/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer09/09/2021
02/02/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/20/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date09/09/2021
02/02/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured01/08/2013
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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