MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DRILL PIN AND SCREW INSERTER; EXTRACTOR

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/18/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during a knee arthroplasty procedure, the instrument tip fractured during screw insertion all the piece were returned.No adverse event or delay was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of drill pin and screw inserter shows signs of repeated use (nicked or gouged) and it is fractured.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Investigation results concluded that the reported event was due to routine wear and tear after nearly eight years in the field.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

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: DRILL PIN AND SCREW INSERTER
• Type of Device: EXTRACTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 8544028
• MDR Text Key: 142890454
• Report Number: 0001822565-2019-01697
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/13/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 00590102100
• Device Lot Number: 61787275
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/27/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/24/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/08/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/13/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1