MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. EXPLOR IMPLANT LOCKING SCREW; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 02/05/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Concomitant medical devices: explor 12x22mm implant head cat# 11-210032 lot#ni.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2021 - 00551.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a revision procedure approximately 4 years postimplantation due to disassociation.The screw disengaged from the explor head and stem.The head and screw were removed during surgery.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: implant disassembly of a radial head replacement with loose screw and head and stem both loose in the elbow joint.The screw and head were returned because they came loose.The screw shows heavy damage to the threads.There is no etching on the screw.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records and was not provided.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.

• Brand Name: EXPLOR IMPLANT LOCKING SCREW
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ELBOW
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11365226
• MDR Text Key: 233084720
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-00552
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K051385
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/23/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 11-210099
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/01/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention