MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. FAN SPRAY KIT; LAVAGE,JET

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)

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

Event Date 11/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.G2: foreign: japan multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001526350-2023-01644.

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery white powder was found inside of the sterile tray when the nurse opened the package.There was no patient harm or injury.There was no medical intervention.There was a 0¿15-minute surgical delay as the nurse prepared a backup of the same product for the surgery.Due diligence is complete; there is no additional information available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).The device was returned opened but unused inside the original tyvek tray.Visual inspection confirmed there was a white debris on the tubing of the device.The white debris was visible at 12-18¿ under normal lighting with up to 10 second inspection.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.The event is confirmed.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

There is no additional information available.

• Brand Name: FAN SPRAY KIT
• Type of Device: LAVAGE,JET
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 18330203
• MDR Text Key: 330577236
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01643
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FQH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375161
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375161(17)260201(10)65826512
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/24/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2023
• 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: 00515047501
• Device Lot Number: 65826512
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/13/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose