| Catalog Number |
EP-200148 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
11/18/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial hip procedure.Subsequently, the patient was revised approximately two years later due to fracture of the bearing implant in situ.Patient was experiencing discomfort.The bearing was cracked and the head was damaged.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: cat# 650-1157 lot# 3103715 delta cer fem hd 28/+3mm t1, cat# 110024463 lot# 66110217 g7 dual mobility liner 42mm e.G2: foreign: australia.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were {update/corrected}.Updated: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the explanted device fractured into 2 pieces, bio-debris present.Device not returned, further analysis cannot be made.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: not sent to radiology for review as a cracked liner would not be visible on plain film xray.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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