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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH AVENIR® MüLLER, STEM, STANDARD, UNCEMENTED, HA, 4, TAPER 12/14; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

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ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH AVENIR® MüLLER, STEM, STANDARD, UNCEMENTED, HA, 4, TAPER 12/14; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS Back to Search Results
Model Number 01.06010.004
Medical Device Problem Code Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial tha, the surgeon experienced difficulty fitting the implant.The surgeon noticed that the stem implant did not seat correctly after rasping.Additionally, the surgeon experienced difficulties trying to extract the stem.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source - foreign : canada.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d2, d9, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.The complained product was returned for examination.There are very apparent signs of manipulation in the form of dents (repeated impact marks), scratches, especially on and around the neck and taper, evident on the device.A dimensional analysis was performed: a representative feature of the device (total length) was taken to confirm the dimensional conformity.The total length of the device could be determined to be conforming to the specifications.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device manufacturing records for the returned product was performed: at the moment of production all the specifications are satisfied, and the item is conforming.Further measurements have been taken to assess the conformity of the device size: the total length of the device is within specification.The avenir stem was returned for investigation, however none of the instruments used for the surgical procedure (reamer and trial stem) were returned, nor item# and lot# were provided.With the available information, no device issue was found and the root cause is unknown.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
 
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Brand Name
AVENIR® MüLLER, STEM, STANDARD, UNCEMENTED, HA, 4, TAPER 12/14
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH
sulzer allee 8
sulzer industrie park
winterthur 8404
SZ  8404
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH
sulzer allee 8
sulzer industrie park
winterthur 8404
SZ   8404
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key16529414
Report Number0009613350-2023-00109
Device Sequence Number14114623
Product Code LZO
UDI-Device Identifier00889024590977
UDI-Public(01)00889024590977(17)270926(10)3123908
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
K193030
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/21/2023
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 Number01.06010.004
Device Catalogue Number0106010004
Device Lot Number3123908
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 02/13/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/06/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/13/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/21/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/02/2022
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
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 SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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