MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. 5.0 MM DIAMETER CORTICAL SCREW - RED FIXED ANGLE 3.5 MM HEX HEAD; PROSTHESIS, TRAUMA

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

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

Device was returned with packaging damage, which compromised sterility barrier.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product found the carton is crushed near the perforation, and the perforation is opened.Both inner and outer cavities are cracked and crushed.The sterility has been compromised.The complaint is confirmed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to transit damage.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

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

• Brand Name: 5.0 MM DIAMETER CORTICAL SCREW - RED FIXED ANGLE 3.5 MM HEX HEAD
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10677539
• MDR Text Key: 211368845
• Report Number: 0001822565-2020-03530
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K082770
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/17/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/14/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2021
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 47248410050
• Device Lot Number: 61803252
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/30/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1