G7 BALL HEX DRVR FOR INSR HNDL
Report
- Report Number
- 0001825034-2018-02803
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 24, 2018
- Date of Event
- March 26, 2018
- Report Date
- November 30, 2018
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- PMA / PMN Number
- PEXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
(B)(4). REPORTED EVENT WAS UNABLE TO BE CONFIRMED DUE TO LIMITED INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER. DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS REVIEWED AND NO DISCREPANCIES RELEVANT TO THE REPORTED EVENT WERE FOUND.. 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.
NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
(B)(4). CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION, AS THE DEVICE HAS BEEN DISCARDED. THE INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED. CONCOMITANT MEDICAL PRODUCTS: ITEM #010000666, CUP, LOT # 6171963, ITEM # UNK, UNKNOWN IMPACTOR, LOT # UNK.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUP IMPACTOR WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE CUP. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SEPARATED THE IMPACTOR AND CUP, THE HEX DRIVER FRACTURED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298350 | G7 BALL HEX DRVR FOR INSR HNDL | HIP INSTRUMENTATION | LXH | ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. | N/A | 489963 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 YR |