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	09/12/2024
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 during a right hip surgery, the guide rod for the inserter was loosening upon impaction of cup, and when tightened, the tip broke off.Surgical technique was utilized.There was no patient impact, no medical or surgical intervention, no surgical delay and no surgical complications.Foreign body was not retained.It was reported that no further information is available.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4;d9;g3;h2;h3;h6.Product was returned and evaluated.A visual examination of the returned product identified that the device had fractured at the tip.There were wear marks on the shaft including on the fracture site.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint was confirmed based on the returned, fractured 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 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: 20236536
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02207
• Device Sequence Number: 8637571
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304676992
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304676992(11)180725(10)ZB180401
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• 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): Y
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/06/2025

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: ZB180401
• 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: 09/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose