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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. EXACT OFFSET BROACH HANDLE; HIP INSTRUMENT

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. EXACT OFFSET BROACH HANDLE; HIP INSTRUMENT 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 10/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for the investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hip procedure, while the surgeon was broaching for the stem, the broach handle broke.There was no 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
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Upon visual inspection the broach handle has impact marks on the shaft and on the strike plate.The device had fractured at the weld location and is still held together by the inside cable.A review of the device history records identified no related 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.
 
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information to report at this time.
 
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Brand Name
EXACT OFFSET BROACH HANDLE
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 Key15713918
Report Number0001825034-2022-02469
Device Sequence Number12412424
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00880304432260
UDI-Public(01)00880304432260(11)180421(10)982030
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNL
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
Report Date (Section B) 01/12/2023
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 Number31-555501
Device Lot Number982030
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
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 10/21/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/11/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/02/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/13/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured04/21/2018
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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