MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 BALL HEX DRVR FOR INSR HNDL; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Catalog Number	010002736
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/04/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Concomitant medical products: item # 110010247/ g7 osseoti 4 hole shell 58mm/ lot # unknown.Item # 110003451/ g7 str modular shell inserter/ lot # 494810.Item # 110003452/ g7 str insrtr threaded shaft/ lot # 072082.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 -2022 -00197, 0001825034 -2022 -00199, and 0001825034 -2022 -00200.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hip procedure the cup insertion handle could not be loosened from cup.Tommy bar was used with g7 ball tip screw driver to try to release cup.G7 ball driver broke at tip and insertion handle was still attached to cup in patient.Whole construct was removed.No adverse events were reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual inspection of the returned handle found the ball hex trip to be fractured.Oxidation spots were observed on the shaft and grip.Surface scratches are also present on the shaft.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The root cause is 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.
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: G7 BALL HEX DRVR FOR INSR HNDL
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, 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 Key: 13367838
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-00195
• Device Sequence Number: 3952679
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304926820
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304926820(11)190508(10)062100
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121874
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/22/2022

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 Catalogue Number: 010002736
• Device Lot Number: 062100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2019
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Male