MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 3-0 NDLS; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Catalog Number 912082

Device Problem Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 12/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source foreign - event occurred in (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was discarded by the hospital.The investigation is in process.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 that during an initial procedure, the sleeve did not move smoothly and the surgeon could not use the device.The device was discarded at the hospital as biohazard.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 3-0 NDLS
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 13118228
• MDR Text Key: 285671235
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-03449
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304523418
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304523418(17)250710(10)423950
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K140908
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/31/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 912082
• Device Lot Number: 423950
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/31/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/10/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose