MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. 4.3MML DISTAL GRADUATED DRILL; INSTRUMENT, TRAUMA

Catalog Number 211201405

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign - event occurred in (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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 approximately three (3) weeks ago, the drill broke during surgery while surgeon was drilling through the second cortex.The broken piece was removed from the patient by the surgeon, so there were not any retained pieces.Surgery was completed with a second device.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.A drill bit was returned for evaluation.Visual examination of the returned product identified the drill had fractured.The drill shows signs of wear indicating use of the device.The hardness check was performed and was conforming to specifications.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause could not be determined.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: 4.3MML DISTAL GRADUATED DRILL
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10714283
• MDR Text Key: 212385897
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-03862
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868023385
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868023385
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/04/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 211201405
• Device Lot Number: F5HAH4
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/07/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/02/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/21/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1