MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL SA ASEPTIC TRANSFER KIT HOUSING; SURGICAL POWER TOOL BATTERY-EXCHANGE STERILITY COVER

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 10/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2 ¿ foreign ¿ canada.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the battery housing has a broken locking mechanism, which is causing the inability to open and close the device.This event is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a sterility issue/serious injury.However, in this case no further outcome was reported.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Dhr review was performed.Device was 99 months old and is not out-of-the-box failure.A review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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: ASEPTIC TRANSFER KIT HOUSING
• Type of Device: SURGICAL POWER TOOL BATTERY-EXCHANGE STERILITY COVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; SZ CH-1228
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; SZ CH-1228
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 18168375
• MDR Text Key: 328515379
• Report Number: 0008031000-2023-00038
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024355149
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024355149(11)150722(10)5006817
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/30/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2023
• 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: 89-8510-440-10
• Device Lot Number: 5006817
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/22/2015
• 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: Prefer Not To Disclose