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 10/11/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that two sequoia closure tops stripped when the surgeon torqued them.Another closure top was used to complete the surgery and there was no reported patient harm; however, there was a 30 minute delay to the surgery.This is report two of two 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 report 3012447612-2022-00250.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrections in d4: lot & udi numbers, d9, h3, and h4.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that two sequoia closure tops stripped when the surgeon torqued them.Another closure top was used to complete the surgery and there was no reported patient harm; however, there was a 30 minute delay to the surgery.This is report two of two for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed no damage to the threads or the hex drives.Root cause: root cause was unable to be determined as no product issue was identified.Dhr review: per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimvie control.Device usage: 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.

Event Description

It was reported that two sequoia closure tops stripped when the surgeon torqued them.Another closure top was used to complete the surgery and there was no reported patient harm; however, there was a 30 minute delay to the surgery.This is report two of two for this event.

• 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: 15737079
• MDR Text Key: 305788679
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00251
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 3301-1
• Device Lot Number: ABF
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/04/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2022; 02/03/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/21/2022; 02/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2021
• 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 Sex: Female