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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 01/26/2024

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 aseptic transfer kit housing opened during surgery due to the screw holding the locking mechanism and or the long pin acting as a hinge becoming loose.This event is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a sterility issue.However, no patient harm or further outcome was reported so far.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

• 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: 18729735
• MDR Text Key: 335755546
• Report Number: 0008031000-2024-00063
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/19/2024
• 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: 5017437
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/07/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose