MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ARCOS 3.5MM HEX DRIVE; 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	05/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and 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 when while tightening the provisional cone body onto the sts stem, the 3.5 hex tip broke off.It was a clean break resulting in only 2 pieces.Both pieces were retrieved.No consequences or impact to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Updated: d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6.Visual examination of the returned product identified the shank of the hex drive is fractured near the hex tip.No fractured fragments were returned with device.The device has light scratches present on the hudson end and around the shank in multiple areas.No other damage was noted.Where measured, the device was conforming to specifications.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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: ARCOS 3.5MM HEX DRIVE
• 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: 22169446
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-01639
• Device Sequence Number: 9218747
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304484498
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304484498(11)180921(10)ZB180501
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: RI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090757
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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): 10/14/2025

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: 31-301852
• Device Lot Number: ZB180501
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/23/2025
• 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: 05/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/21/2018
• 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