MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 VIVACIT-E LINER 36MM I.D. SIZE F; PROSTHESIS, HIPS

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Bursitis (4832)
Date of Event	10/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right total hip replacement.Subsequently, the patient went to urgent care and was diagnosed with a uti and prescribed ciprofloxacin.At the patient¿s 1-year follow up appointment, severe pain and severe difficulties walking was reported.The patient was prescribed stretching and meloxicam for suspected greater trochanteric bursitis.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: 574202020 femoral stem cementless collared high offset 12/14 taper size 2 3161223.00877503602 biolox⮠delta, ceramic femoral head, m, 㸠36/0, taper 12/14 3156893.010000664 g7 pps ltd acet shell 54f j7589221.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information to report at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursae (the fluid filled sac that cushions the joint) and is typically caused by repetitive motion, overuse, and pressure to the bursae.Bursitis is a very common condition that can impact any of the joints and can last for a short duration or years.Symptoms the patient can experience include pain, tenderness, swelling, stiffness, decrease in movement, and/or redness at or around the joint that is involved.Conservative treatment consists of over the counter (otc) medications pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, rest, ice, elevation, and applying pressure wraps.If conservative treatments fail, physical therapy, aspiration, arthroscopy, or steroid injections may be necessary.The complaint indicates that postop bursitis developed and required medical intervention for treatment.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
It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right total hip replacement performed.Subsequently, the patient went to urgent care and was diagnosed with a uti and prescribed ciprofloxacin.At the patient¿s 1-year follow up appointment, severe pain and severe difficulties walking were reported.The patient was prescribed stretching and meloxicam for suspected greater trochanteric bursitis.It was reported that the patient continues to have severe pain and right muscular pain and was encouraged to use massage.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: b5, g3, g6, h2.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: g3, g6, h2, h3, h6.Review of the reported event by a health care professional found: bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursae (the fluid filled sac that cushions the joint) and is typically caused by repetitive motion, overuse, and pressure to the bursae.Bursitis is a very common condition that can impact any of the joints and can last for a short duration or years.Symptoms the patient can experience include pain, tenderness, swelling, stiffness, decrease in movement, and/or redness at or around the joint that is involved.Conservative treatment consists of over the counter (otc) medications pain relievers and anti-inflammatories, rest, ice, elevation, and applying pressure wraps.If conservative treatments fail, physical therapy, aspiration, arthroscopy, or steroid injections may be necessary.The complaint indicates that postop bursitis developed and required medical intervention for treatment.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The root cause of the reported event was determined to be unrelated to the device.This is a limited investigation; a review of the device history record and complaint history review will not be completed for limited investigation complaints as the product meets the applicable acceptance criteria.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 VIVACIT-E LINER 36MM I.D. SIZE F
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIPS
• 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: 20744413
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-03651
• Device Sequence Number: 8755470
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024519916
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024519916(17)280225(10)65833256
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190660
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 30103606
• Device Lot Number: 65833256
• 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: 11/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/10/2025; 10/20/2025; 11/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025; 11/14/2025; 12/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/25/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 83 KG
• Patient Race: White