MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 DEPTH GAUGE; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/27/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of this depth gauge broke off.It was bent and broke off when the surgeon tried to straighten it.This never touched the patient or other instruments / implants.No time lost during surgery, just opened another one.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
No further information at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were {update/corrected}.A g7 depth gauge, part # 110010717 from lot 072084, was returned and evaluated against the complaint.Visual inspection found the depth gage to have fracture at the most distal measuring notch.The fractured tip was not returned with the remainder of the device.Nicks, dings, and scratches are present on the surface of the gage.A review of the device history records identified no related deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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.

• Brand Name: G7 DEPTH GAUGE
• 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 Key: 16940910
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-01051
• Device Sequence Number: 7375510
• Product Code: HXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868465888
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868465888(11)201105(10)072084
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/25/2023

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 Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 110010717
• Device Lot Number: 072084
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/08/2023
• 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: 04/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/05/2020
• 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: Reuse
• 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: Male