MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. IMPACTION HEAD; EXTREMITY, INSTRUMENT

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 03/29/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the instrument fractured during operation and piece of impaction head got stuck inside the jig.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign: south africa.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Proposed annex g code: mechanical (g04) - impactor; visual examination of the provided pictures identified that the distal end of the impaction head had broken off in the targeting guide.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to 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.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified a znn impaction head was returned for evaluation.As returned, the threaded feature is fractured and missing.The device exhibits wear & tear that indicates repeated use.The features of the fracture surface visually align with a rotational fatigue culminating in tensile overload fracture failure mode was identified.The reported event is confirmed by returned product.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.

• Brand Name: IMPACTION HEAD
• Type of Device: EXTREMITY, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16796705
• MDR Text Key: 314272430
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-01091
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024063495
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024063495(10)64927536
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/24/2023
• 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: 00249003200
• Device Lot Number: 64927536
• 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: 04/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1