MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SPINE FINAL SCRDRV SHAFT RIGID II; INSTINCT JAVA SYSTEM

Catalog Number 046W1AN00641

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that the tip of a final driver broke off during surgery.Another driver was used to complete the procedure without reported patient impacts.

Event Description

It was reported that the tip of a final driver broke off during surgery.Another driver was used to complete the procedure without reported patient impacts.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrections in d9 and h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.This report is relaying additional information.Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed the tip of the device has fractured.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet¿s control.Potential cause: tip fracture or stripping of the final screwdriver shaft can occur when the driver is over torqued or when force is applied off-axis.Device use: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is received which changes the information provided in this report, a follow-up report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: FINAL SCRDRV SHAFT RIGID II
• Type of Device: INSTINCT JAVA SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SPINE; 23 parvis des chartrons; cite mondiale; bordeaux, cedex 33080 ; FR 33080
• MDR Report Key: 11303206
• MDR Text Key: 232351505
• Report Number: 3003853072-2021-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024342194
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024342194(10)A2649802A(11)180302
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K111301
• 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: 05/27/2021

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 Catalogue Number: 046W1AN00641
• Device Lot Number: A2649802A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/17/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/14/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/09/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1