| Catalog Number |
00875705201 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unstable (1667)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Balance Problems (4401)
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| Date of Event |
12/22/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in australia.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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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 4 years later due to instability.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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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 shell, covered in bio-debris.No further evaluation can be made.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event for the shell.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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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