MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 VIT E HIGH WALL LNR 32MM D; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign: japan.The 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 the surgeon could not insert liner into the shell.The surgeon made sure that the liner was being inserted correctly, however it still did not assemble to the shell.Another liner was used, and the surgery was completed successfully.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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.Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified gouging on the outer radius of the liner.The barb is damaged in multiple locations.A few of the barb tabs have been flattened.The barb has also been scraped such that poly strands protrude from the liner.Scratches were observed on the sidewall of the liner.Review of the device history records 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.

• Brand Name: G7 VIT E HIGH WALL LNR 32MM D
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, 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: 17699157
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02078
• Device Sequence Number: 20491272
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024520424
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024520424(17)280201(10)65781502
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190660
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 12/13/2023

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: 30123204
• Device Lot Number: 65781502
• 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: 08/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/07/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown