MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. COMPR VRS CENTRAL BOSS RMR; INSTRUMENT SHOULDER

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/18/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Device evaluated by manufacturer? location unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent custom vrs procedure and while reaming to prepare for the boss of the back of the vrs device the cutting lines on the reamer were extremely dull and off center.The reamer did not take the appropriate amount of bone to accommodate the boss of the implant.A burr was used to create the hole needed for the implant to fit properly.Attempts have been made and there is no additional information available at this time.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause could not be determined.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.

• Brand Name: COMPR VRS CENTRAL BOSS RMR
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT SHOULDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10521488
• MDR Text Key: 207713239
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-03503
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PHX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304829480
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304829480(10)443770
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K152754
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/01/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/11/2020
• 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: 110019063
• Device Lot Number: 443770
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1