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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MONOBLOCK INSERTER HANDLE; INSTRUMENT, HIP

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 11/14/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: foreign: japan.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgery, the tip on this complaint handle was fractured, and the fractured piece of handle remained in the stem.The surgeon decided to finish the surgery without removing the fractured piece of handle from the patient's body.No additional information was available at the time of this report.
 
Event or Problem Description
There is no update to the original complaint description provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified the 1st thread tip to be fractured.The 2nd and 3rd threads has been smashed.Scratching and discoloration are present on the shaft and strike plate.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not 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.
 
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Brand Name
MONOBLOCK INSERTER HANDLE
Common Device Name
INSTRUMENT, HIP
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 Key16088807
Report Number0001825034-2022-02870
Device Sequence Number15136814
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier00880304700482
UDI-Public(01)00880304700482(11)161230(10)446430
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
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) 01/19/2023
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number110024780
Device Lot Number446430
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 12/13/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/18/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/03/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/19/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured12/30/2016
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
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other; Hospitalization;
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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