MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. OPEN IMPLANT CLOSURE TOP, 5.5MM, TI; SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Catalog Number 3301-1

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 04/26/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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 3012447612-2022-00143 through 3012447612-2022-00145.

Event Description

It was reported that three closure tops stripped during final tightening intra-operatively.The closure tops were removed and replaced with alternative closure tops, and another driver was used to complete the procedure without patient impacts.This is report two of three for this event.

Event Description

It was reported that three closure tops stripped during final tightening intra-operatively.The closure tops were removed and replaced with alternative closure tops, and another driver was used to complete the procedure without patient impacts.This is report two of three for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information in h4 and h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed no damage to either the screw drives or threads.Potential cause: root cause was unable to be determined as no product issue was identified on the returned devices.Dhr review: per dhr review, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimvie control.Device use: these devices are used for treatment.A follow-up report will be submitted if new information is received that changes the information provided in this report.

• Brand Name: OPEN IMPLANT CLOSURE TOP, 5.5MM, TI
• Type of Device: SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: kim martinez ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 14464130
• MDR Text Key: 292499930
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00144
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024334861
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024334861(10)87QT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• PMA/PMN Number: K131980
• 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: 07/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 3301-1
• Device Lot Number: 87QT
• 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: 07/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/03/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Male