MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. PEDICLE PROBE - CURVED LUMBAR LENKE

Catalog Number 07.02072.001

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 12/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a vitality probe broke intra-op; the tip was recovered using pliers.There was a delay of 5 minutes without patient impacts.

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed that the tip of lot 112489 was fractured off.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 off-axis forces applied during use.Dhr review and related actions: per dhr review, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimvie control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.A follow-up report will be sent if additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report.

Event Description

It was reported that a vitality probe broke intra-op; the tip was recovered using pliers.There was a delay of 5 minutes without patient impacts.

• Brand Name: PEDICLE PROBE - CURVED LUMBAR LENKE
• Type of Device: PROBE
• 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: 16102563
• MDR Text Key: 306794850
• Report Number: 3012447612-2023-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024009943
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024009943(10)112489
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.02072.001
• Device Lot Number: 112489
• 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: 06/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2018
• 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 Sex: Male