MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SPINE FINAL SCREWDRIVER SHAFT; INSTINCT JAVA SYSTEM

Catalog Number 046W1AN00640

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 04/14/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the tips of three instinct java screwdrivers broke on three different closure tops during final tightening intra-operatively.One of the broken tips of the screwdriver could not be removed from the closure top and remains implanted.The surgery was completed with another device.This is report two of three for this event.

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.Reference reports 3003853072-2022-00003 through 3003853072-2022-00005.

Event Description

It was reported that the tips of three instinct java screwdrivers broke on three different closure tops during final tightening intra-operatively.One of the broken tips of the screwdriver could not be removed from the closure top and remains implanted.The surgery was completed with another device.This is report two of three for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed that the tips of each devices were twisted and fractured.One fractured off tip was returned.Potential cause: root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.It could also be attributed to applying off-axis forces to the driver.Dhr review : per dhr review, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimvie control.Device use: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.

• Brand Name: FINAL SCREWDRIVER SHAFT
• Type of Device: INSTINCT JAVA SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SPINE; 23 parvis des chartrons; cite mondiale; bordeaux, cedex 33080 ; FR 33080
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SPINE; 23 parvis des chartrons; cite mondiale; bordeaux, cedex 33080 ; FR 33080
• Manufacturer Contact: kim martinez ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 14407708
• MDR Text Key: 291722628
• Report Number: 3003853072-2022-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024342187
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024342187(10)A2169905A(11)160405
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K111301
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/31/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/16/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 046W1AN00640
• Device Lot Number: A2169905A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/05/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other