MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. STEM INSERTER; HIPS, INSTRUMENTS

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign: taiwan.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 blue cover/accessories at the front were broken/damaged during surgery.There was no delay or impact to the patient.The surgery was completed with a second device.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Visual examination of the returned product identified epoxied blue sleeve on the distal tip is gouged, indented, and fractured.Fractured piece(s) were not returned for evaluation.Handle body shows nicks and scratches from previous uses.No other damage was noted.Review of the device history records 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 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 report 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: STEM INSERTER
• Common Device Name: HIPS, INSTRUMENTS
• 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 Key: 20559990
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-03410
• Device Sequence Number: 8885957
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024135147
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024135147(10)65188121
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/11/2025

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: 00780506101
• Device Lot Number: 65188121
• 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: 10/07/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/26/2021
• 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