MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 POSITIONING GUIDE ROD; 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	11/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign, event occurred in canada.The 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the positioning guide rod broke from over tightening.No known impact or consequence to the patient.It was reported that no further information is available.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were {update/corrected}.Updated: d4 lot number, d9.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11 corrected: d4 (udi #), h6 (impact code).Complaint can be confirmed through the returned product analysis.Visual examination of the returned product identified device fractured at the proximal thread.Both pieces were returned.Wear marks are noted around the circumference of the distal tip.Distal tip is deformed and bent.Scratches are present on the proximal end and shaft from previous uses.No other damage was noted.Device has an approximate field age of 2 years.Measurements within specification.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: G7 POSITIONING GUIDE ROD
• 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: 23802078
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-03976
• Device Sequence Number: 7707452
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868468742
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868468742(11)231002(10)ZB7566636
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/01/2026

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: 110018822
• Device Lot Number: ZB7566636
• 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: 11/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2025; 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2026; 04/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• 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