MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. G7; 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	12/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign, event occurred in (b)(6).The 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while cleaning up after a case, the tip of the guide rod broke off while removing it from the handle.There was no patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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.Visual examination of the returned product identified the device fractured above the proximal thread.Fractured distal rod remains threaded into the associated devices.Wear and scratches are present on the proximal end and visible section of distal shaft from previous uses.No other damage was noted.Device has an approximate field age of 1.5 years.Measurement within specification.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Complaint is 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.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: G7
• 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: 24742841
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-00789
• Device Sequence Number: 9318754
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868468742
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868468742(11)240501(10)ZB7711464
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/03/2026

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: ZB7711464
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/06/2026
• 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: 12/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2024
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown