MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION OMNIMAX SD XD SCREW 2.0X7MM; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 10/02/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that an unknown 9mm screw broke during a procedure and remains in the patient.No additional medical intervention is required.

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.One fractured screw was returned.The fracture is of the bone thread and occurred below the second full thread from the thread runout.There is no other significant markings or anomalies that can be seen on the returned screw.Photos were supplied via email that show various fractured screws but, it is unknown which photo pertains to subject complaint so no information can be gained by the review.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, lot identification was not provided.A definitive root cause cannot 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: OMNIMAX SD XD SCREW 2.0X7MM
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville, FL 32218 ; 9047414400
• MDR Report Key: 12697887
• MDR Text Key: 278528536
• Report Number: 0001032347-2021-00491
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K143336
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2021
• 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: 91-5707
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/13/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/11/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 19 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Race: Black Or African American