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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

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

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported patient has been indicated for revision due to unknown reason; however, no revision has been reported to date.Sales rep stated possibly poly wear but cannot confirm.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: a3; g3; h2; h3; h6 a3 correction: unknown radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: bilateral total hip arthroplasties demonstrate slight superolateral eccentric positioning of the femoral heads with respect to the epicenter of the acetabular cups.This finding is more evident in the left hip and only slightly present in the right hip.There are secondary findings which would suggest polyethylene wear.No loosening or other contributing factors are noted.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.

Event Description

No additional information on the reported event.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN LINER
• Type of Device: 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 Key: 13950697
• MDR Text Key: 288204913
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-00767
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NI
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 05/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/30/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Transgender