| Catalog Number |
00633405028 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Joint Dislocation (2374); Osteolysis (2377)
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| Date of Event |
12/23/2025
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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).D10: s&n synergy stem.G2: foreign - event occurred in canada.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 experienced a closed reduction and is pending a left hip revision with a triflange due to dislocation, osteolysis, and non-displaced superior and inferior pubic rami fractures.The patient has some instability and the locking mechanism for components apparently failed.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.\
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the following sections were updated: d4; d10; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.\
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d10: s&n synergy stem and s&n head.\
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complaint is not confirmed.\
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no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.\
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review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.\
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review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional complaints for the reported part and lot combination.\
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medical records were provided and reviewed.Review identified the following: limited information provided.No part/lot information or official operative records were provided, only progress notes and radiology reports.Emails indicate zb implants are involved and a pmi request for a triflange component.Primary left tha on an unknown date with a history of multiple revisions due to aseptic loosening.No information was provided to indicate what components were revised or when.Left hip dislocated and underwent closed reduction.Severe osteolysis and non-displaced superior and inferior pubic rami fractures were noted.\
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a definitive root cause cannot be determined; however, there was a competitor stem and head used with a zimmer biomet head.It is unknown if this caused or contributed to the reported event.\
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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