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

Catalog Number 89-8521-470-40

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 03/06/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2 - foreign: poland.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 lid of the battery housing was torn off.Although the event occurred out of surgery, it is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a sterility issue/serious injury.However, no patient harm or further outcome was reported.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: ASEPTIC BATTERY 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: 18985088
• MDR Text Key: 338673678
• Report Number: 0008031000-2024-00078
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024581746
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024581746
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/27/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 89-8521-470-40
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose