MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7 POSITIONING GUIDE ROD; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	110018822
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign ¿ canada customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to the case, it was noticed that the distal portion of the positioning guide rod was broken.It was confirmed that no further information could be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: d4; d9 g3; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the guide rod fractured at the tip.There are also wear marks along the shaft.No product was returned; further visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record 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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was confirmed that no further information could be provided.

• Brand Name: G7 POSITIONING GUIDE ROD
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 23829282
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-04023
• Device Sequence Number: 15769989
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868468742
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868468742(11)240122(10)ZB7653334
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 110018822
• Device Lot Number: ZB7653334
• 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: 12/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2024
• 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: Reuse
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown