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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 32 MM DIAMETER +3.5 MM NECK LENGTH; PROSTHESIS, HIPS

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 32 MM DIAMETER +3.5 MM NECK LENGTH; PROSTHESIS, HIPS Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Fever (1858); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374); Tissue Breakdown (2681); Blister (4537)
Date of Event 06/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: 30123207 32mm i.D.Size g high wall liner 65754415.574102070 femoral stem cementless collarless high offset 12/14 taper size 7 3118658.110010247 g7 osseoti 4 hole shell 58mm g 7545984.G2: foreign: norway.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a patient had an initial left total hip arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient developed pain and instability.Upon arrival to the hospital, the patient presented to with a fever, blistering at the incision site, and fluid discharge.The patient underwent a revision for infection and during the surgery, found a 3x3 cm.Hole in the fascia and a dislocated prosthesis.The cup, head, and liner were all revised without complication.
 
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information to report at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: d6a, g3, g6, h2.
 
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information to report at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.Proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- head.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Chs was not performed for the infection as no problem was found with the devices.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: an initial left tha was performed.The patient developed pain and instability, with an infection at the site.A revision occurred, where tissue damage was noted, and the head was dislocated behind the cup.The shell, liner, and head were explanted and replaced.A definitive root cause cannot be determined for all issues besides the infection.Single-use, sterilized devices manufactured or distributed by zimmer biomet are sterilized in accordance with fda regulations and iso standards to a sterility assurance level of 1.0 x 10-6 or better.Therefore, it is unlikely that the specified device caused any patient infection.This complaint was confirmed based on the provided medical records.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.
 
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Brand Name
FEMORAL HEAD 12/14 TAPER 32 MM DIAMETER +3.5 MM NECK LENGTH
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIPS
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
1800 w. center st.
warsaw IN 46580
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
1800 w. center st.
warsaw IN 46580
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key20256955
Report Number0001822565-2024-03031
Device Sequence Number7546193
Product Code LPH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024498846
UDI-Public(01)00889024498846(17)330516(10)3159575
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNO
PMA/510(K) Number
K183457
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2024
Device Explanted Year2024
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,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/06/2024
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 NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number802203203
Device Lot Number3159575
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 09/11/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/25/2024
12/03/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/19/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/06/2024
12/10/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured05/16/2023
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
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H11 NARRATIVE.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight147 KG
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