MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL SA ASEPTIC BATTERY HOUSING; SURGICAL POWER TOOL BATTERY-EXCHANGE STERILITY COVER

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 07/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that cover of the housings opened during surgery.There was no harm or injury to patient reported.This event is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a sterility issue.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device was not returned for complaint investigation.The device could not be visually inspected in an effort to confirm the defect.Dhr review was performed.Device was 14 months old and is not out of box failure.Device is used for treatment.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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: ASEPTIC BATTERY HOUSING
• Type of Device: SURGICAL POWER TOOL BATTERY-EXCHANGE STERILITY COVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; GM CH-1228
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; SZ CH-1228
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 15292861
• MDR Text Key: 303433011
• Report Number: 0008031000-2022-00027
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024581746
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024581746(11)210521(10)5014665
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 03/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/25/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 89-8521-470-40
• Device Lot Number: 5014665
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 08/28/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose