MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIMMER BIOMET FEMORAL HEAD; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Catalog Number	802202802
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Medical device site infection (4845)
Date of Event	02/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in australia.H6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - head.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that approximately two weeks post-implantation, the patient underwent a hip revision due to infection.A new cup, liner, and head were implanted.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: g3; h2; h3; h6; h10.The following sections were corrected: h6 component code.Review of the reported event by a health care professional found: the reported event of deep/unspecified infection occurred <90 days post implantation/at an unknown timeframe post implantation.During the investigation process a review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider-related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, therefore implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The root cause of the reported event was determined to be unrelated to the device.Complaint is not confirmed.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.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER BIOMET FEMORAL HEAD
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 24647672
• Report Number: 0001822565-2026-00865
• Device Sequence Number: 21305988
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024498785
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024498785(17)350703(10)3247586
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K183457
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/06/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 802202802
• Device Lot Number: 3247586
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Unknown