MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNK DRILL SHAFT; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 08/22/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Proposed component code: mechanical (g04)-drill.Visual examination of the provided picture identified the end of the drill was broken off and the broken piece was not shown in the pictures.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot 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

It was reported that the drill shaft broke.There was no patient involvement.It was reported that no additional information is available.

• Brand Name: UNK DRILL SHAFT
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, HIP
• 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: 17699102
• MDR Text Key: 322843557
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-02385
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• 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
• Report Date: 09/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/07/2023
• 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: UNK DRILL SHAFT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1