MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 DEPTH GAUGE; 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	10/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the depth gauge broke during surgery while measuring for a screw and that the positioning guide rod broke as well when tightening down onto the version guide.No pieces fell into the patient.A backup tray was opened and utilized to complete the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: 110018822 g7 positioning guide rod unknown.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the tip of the depth gauge had fractured.No pictures of the guide rod were provided.No further evaluation could be made with the provided pictures.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The complaint is confirmed based on the photo of the fractured depth gauge.Fractured guide rod could not be confirmed.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: G7 DEPTH GAUGE
• Common Device Name: HIPS, INSTRUMENTS
• 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: 20673597
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02675
• Device Sequence Number: 15546244
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304569003
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304569003(11)201216(10)072793
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2025

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: 072793
• 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: 10/21/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/16/2020
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Sex: Female