MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. OFFSET FLEX CLAMPING; 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	12/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ canada.The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during impaction, the head of the broach handle broke off.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).Visual examination of the returned product identified wear from previous uses including nicks, gouges, and indentations.Strike plate is confirmed to have fractured at the weld.All pieces were returned.No other damage was noted.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.This complaint was confirmed based on the returned, fractured device.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.

• Brand Name: OFFSET FLEX CLAMPING
• 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: 21138187
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-00127
• Device Sequence Number: 17888104
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304522749
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304522749(11)200323(10)253920
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/08/2025

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: 31-555408
• Device Lot Number: 253920
• 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: 12/23/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/23/2020
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown