MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MD HYBRID GLENOID BASE 4MM; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED/EXTREMITIES

Model Number 113630

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 07/19/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right shoulder arthroplasty.Subsequently, approximately seven (7) years later, the patient is was revised due to loosening of implants and a infection.All components were removed and replaced with an antibiotic cement spacer.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2022-01922.Medical products: item#: 113042, versa-dial 46x18x53 hum head; lot#: 190190; item#: 118001, versa-dial/comp ti std taper; lot#: 814790; item#: 113630, comp primary stem 10mm mini, lot#: 992200.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was requested but per hospital policy was not returned.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2022-01922-1 0001825034-2022-02758 d10: medical products: item#: pt-113950, pt hybrid glen post regenerex; lot#: 370430.During the investigation process a review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, therefore implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.Visual examination of the provided picture identified that the product has been explanted and still assembled to mating implant.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided; however, they were not submitted for review as the images are in the immediate postop timeframe as reflected by the staple line present.Sending the images would not enhance the investigation.Images taken 08-feb-2017.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 further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: MD HYBRID GLENOID BASE 4MM
• Type of Device: SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED/EXTREMITIES
• 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: 15300032
• MDR Text Key: 298665505
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-01923
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868267772
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868267772(17)261130(10)992200
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/21/2021
• Device Model Number: 113630
• Device Catalogue Number: 113954
• Device Lot Number: 899530
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/01/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/26/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE.; SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Female