MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L. REFOBACIN BC R 1X40 US; BONE CEMENT

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)

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

Event Date 01/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the cement could not be processed, because it solidified too quickly, within 6-7 minutes.No health consequences to patient were reported.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Product was not returned or pictures not provided.Visual device evaluation could not be performed.A retained sample of the batch has been tested in the laboratory under standardized conditions.No unusual behaviour during mixing, handling or setting.The reported behaviour of the cement cannot be reproduced.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.This device is used for treatment.Reported event is not related to medical condition.Review of medical record is not applicable.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to a use error due to the non-respect of the ifu which explains potentially the reported issue.(mixing 45 sec instead of 30sec).A communication has been sent to the customer.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: REFOBACIN BC R 1X40 US
• Type of Device: BONE CEMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 16245328
• MDR Text Key: 308491403
• Report Number: 3006946279-2023-00006
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304990197
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304990197(17)230930(10)Z42AAI1805
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K171540
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 110034355
• Device Lot Number: Z42AAI1805
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/04/2021
• 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 Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Male