MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. RINGLOC BI-POLAR 28X48MM; PROSTHETIC, HIP

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent a revision procedure due to the bipolar implant being stiff.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: (b)(4) item name femoral head 12/14 taper 28 mm diameter -3.5 neck length lot # 66187886 the product has been received by zimmer biomet.The investigation is currently in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h6, h11.Visual examination of the returned product identified the locking ring was inside of the shell with the chamfer in the correct position.There was no damage visible to the locking ring or to the returned insert.The locking ring was removed for further evaluation with no damage visible.Dimensional analysis of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.Review of the available information indicates the device was assembled per technique, was released in a conforming state, and is functioning as expected per the documented design requirements.No device failure was identified.The complaint cannot be 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
There is no update to the prior event description provided.

• Brand Name: RINGLOC BI-POLAR 28X48MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHETIC, 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: 20706803
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02705
• Device Sequence Number: 9782959
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304005389
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304005389(17)290814(10)66769804
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051569
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• 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): 02/19/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 11-165220
• Device Lot Number: 66769804
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/06/2024
• 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: 11/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/14/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose