MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN 2.5MM MAX VPC; TRAUMA IMPLANT

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported the max vpc screw system study was conducted and found the screw fractured when used to treat scaphoid fractures.This was only seen in treatment of scaphoid fractures ¿ resistance of bone in second fragment too strong for the screw.Exact amount of cases has not been confirmed yet and no further details are yet available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: switzerland.The customer has not indicated whether the product will be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation or not.Once this information is obtained a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.A definitive root cause could not 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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN 2.5MM MAX VPC
• Type of Device: TRAUMA IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15535825
• MDR Text Key: 306354777
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02256
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KCT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: N/A
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/04/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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