MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 DEPTH GAUGE; 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	10/07/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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 the curved tip of the depth gauge almost broke off into the patient.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.It was reported that no further information is available.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: g3; h2; h6 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, lot identification was not provided.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Unable to confirm complaint.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: d4 lot number; d9; g3; h2 the 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.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.
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 returned product identified the depth rod end of the gauge is fractured at the 60mm depth mark/radius.The fractured end of the gauge was not returned with the device for evaluation.There are multiple nicks on the depth rod tip.The handle has nicks and scratches all around.No other damage was noted during visual evaluation.This device has an approximate field age of 6 years.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Based on the returned product review, the complaint is confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: G7 DEPTH GAUGE
• 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: 20566068
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02551
• Device Sequence Number: 7816805
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304569003
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304569003(11)180606(10)057844
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/16/2025

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: 110010717
• Device Lot Number: 057844
• 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: 12/27/2024; 05/02/2025; 09/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2024; 05/16/2025; 09/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Age: 26 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 90 KG