MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 HI-WALL E1 LINER 32MM C; 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	10/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the acetabular cup was implanted in the patient, and the corresponding liner was inserted.However, when the liner was removed with vascular forceps, it could be easily removed, suggesting that the liner would not lock into the cup.The surgeon ultimately used bone cement for fixation of the liner.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).G2: foreign: china.The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it remains implanted.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} updated: g3; h2; h3; h6 multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2024 - 00482 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined for the liner not seating; however, it was noted that the liner was cemented in place as a result of the identified intraoperative issue.This is considered off label use per the surgical technique as cement should not be used to attach the liner to the cup.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying proper surgical technique and use of the device.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 HI-WALL E1 LINER 32MM C
• 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: 18093360
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02623
• Device Sequence Number: 14938691
• Product Code: PBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304527010
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304527010(17)280424(10)7504151
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121874
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• 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): 02/20/2024

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: 010000925
• Device Lot Number: 7504151
• 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: 10/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/24/2023
• 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 Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Female