MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 VIT E NEUTRAL LNR 36MM F; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Catalog Number	30103606
Medical Device Problem Code	Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the packaging was found to be warped.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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
The product was returned and evaluated.Review of the provided photos and returned product found damage to the sterile packaging that was visually consistent with thermal damage.Blood-like stains were also identified; however, this staining likely occurred during use in the surgical suite.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore, a compatibility review is not applicable.Medical records were not provided.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet control is considered non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to a manufacturing issue.This complaint was confirmed by evaluation of the provided photos and returned product.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 VIT E NEUTRAL LNR 36MM F
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• 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: 20727023
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-03637
• Device Sequence Number: 18267526
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024519916
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024519916(17)290820(10)66855114
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190660
• 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): 03/27/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 30103606
• Device Lot Number: 66855114
• 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: 11/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2024
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown