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	10/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ canada.The 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 installation of the screw to guide rod, the top of the screw broke off.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.It was reported that no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified signs of use and the head of the guide rod has broken.Bio-debris was present.No product was returned; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint can be confirmed via the provided pictures.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 further 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.Visual examination of the returned product identified nicks and gouges on the device from previous uses.The distal tip was deformed and has a slight bend.The device was fractured at the top thread.Both pieces were returned.No other damage was noted.The device has an approximate field age of 5 years.Measurements were found to be within acceptable limits.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint was confirmed via the returned product evaluation.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 further event information is available at the time of this report.

• 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: 20544808
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02528
• Device Sequence Number: 17948310
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304676992
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304676992(11)190603(10)Z19E2348
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/07/2025

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: Z19E2348
• 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: 10/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/07/2025; 07/29/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2025; 08/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2019
• 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