MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH BIOLOX DELTA, CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD, S, 36/-3.5, TAPER 12/14; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Joint Dislocation (2374); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	05/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10 ¿ g7 vit e neutral lnr 36mm e, item#30103605, lot#65875351.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent revision surgery due to dislocation likely caused by broken piece of ceramic femoral head left in the body during initial procedure.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 information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.With the available information, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The reported product was reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Chs was not performed as no problem was found with the reported device.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to the retained fragment from the broken trial, and thus no problem is found with the ceramic head and subsequent dislocation.The dislocation caused from the retained piece is captured in the linked complaint.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.

• Brand Name: BIOLOX DELTA, CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD, S, 36/-3.5, 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 Key: 17469329
• Report Number: 0009613350-2023-00438
• Device Sequence Number: 7357642
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024430358
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024430358(17)330210(10)3144443
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071535
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/18/2023

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00-8775-036-01
• Device Lot Number: 3144443
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 07/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/08/2023; 12/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2023; 12/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2023
• 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 Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose