MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNIVERSAL INSERTER/EXTRACTOR; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Catalog Number	31-473601
Medical Device Problem Code	Damaged Thread (4075)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the threads of the stem inserter were found to be stripped before the procedure began.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(6).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product and provided picture identified the threads of the device are deformed and there is wear visible under the threaded location.There are impact marks to the shaft and the black handle with the pommel being scuffed.The complaint was confirmed based on the evaluation of the returned product.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.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
No additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSAL INSERTER/EXTRACTOR
• 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: 20439532
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02414
• Device Sequence Number: 20878932
• Product Code: HXC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279457403
• UDI-Public: (01)05019279457403(11)200918(10)ZB6842822
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• 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): 12/11/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 31-473601
• Device Lot Number: ZB6842822
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/27/2024
• 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: 09/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2020
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown