MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIXATION-TI; FASTNER, FIXATION

Catalog Number 904759

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/03/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign: (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 report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that there was debris found in the packaging.This issue was discovered during incoming inspection.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, d10, g3, g7, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10 visual evaluation of the returned product identified that there is debris inside the sterile package.The complaint has been confirmed by visual evaluation.Review of the device history records identified no related deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The product was likely non-conforming when it left zimmer biomet control.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to the operator not following instructions during manufacturing.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: ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIXATION-TI
• Type of Device: FASTNER, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 12370556
• MDR Text Key: 268240231
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-02511
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K083070
• 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: 10/04/2021

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 Catalogue Number: 904759
• Device Lot Number: 221270
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/02/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/26/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1