MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 POSITIONING GUIDE ROD; 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	11/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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 tip of the device that secures the alignment guide onto the g7 curved cup impactor broke at the tip when it is tightened.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.A g7 positioning guide rod, part # 110018822 from lot zb160801, was returned and evaluated against the complaint.The lot on the returned rod was verified to match the complaint.Visual inspection found the tip of the guide rod to be fractured.The fractured piece was not returned.Scratching was observed on the head of the rod.The threaded portion of the shaft did not show signs of damage.Scuff rings are present around the shaft.Optical images of the fracture surface show river line artifacts and a hinge suggesting that the device fractured due to bending overload.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.
Event or Problem Description
There is no update to the prior event description provided.

• Brand Name: G7 POSITIONING GUIDE ROD
• 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: 18329042
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02967
• Device Sequence Number: 7250790
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304676992
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304676992(11)161018(10)ZB160801
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/01/2024

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: 110018822
• Device Lot Number: ZB160801
• 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: 11/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/14/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/18/2016
• 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: Unknown
• 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: Prefer Not To Disclose