MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN CUP; PROSTHESIS HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 08/01/2009

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Medical devices: unk head, unk stem.Report source- mw5081307.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2018-11225.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 Description

It was reported that underwent a revision procedure approximately 11 years post implantation due to elevated metal levels and pain.The patient suffered from high blood metal levels, nose bleeds, nausea, migraines, weight loss and memory loss.No additional information available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event was unable to be confirmed as part number / lot number of device involved in the incident is unknown.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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 Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN CUP
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 8178534
• MDR Text Key: 130784920
• Report Number: 0001825034-2018-11224
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: NI
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/17/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/19/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention