MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 STR INSRTR THREADED SHAFT; HIP INSTRUMENT

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Insert (1316); Mechanical Problem (1384); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/18/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the inner threaded inserter gets stuck in the outer inserter.There was no reported harm or injury to the patient.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 110003451 ¿ g7 shell inserter ¿ 890300.Visual examination of the returned product identified the threaded shaft had scuffing and indentations on the shaft along with damage to the threads.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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.

• Brand Name: G7 STR INSRTR THREADED SHAFT
• Common Device Name: HIP INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 14831736
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-01493
• Device Sequence Number: 11358420
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304551602
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304551602(11)201013(10)071581
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/27/2022

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 Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 110003452
• Device Lot Number: 071581
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/24/2022
• 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: 06/22/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2020
• 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 Sex: Unknown