MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. SPINAL ROD CUTTER MAXIMUM PIN DIAMETER 6.4 MM (1/4 IN.); CUTTER, WIRE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a set of pin cutters was discovered to be fractured.It is unknown whether it occurred during a procedure.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h3, h6, h10 lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, and was not provided.No product was returned; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The root cause was determined to be a design issue.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 is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: SPINAL ROD CUTTER MAXIMUM PIN DIAMETER 6.4 MM (1/4 IN.)
• Type of Device: CUTTER, WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11232646
• MDR Text Key: 228927019
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-00245
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 05/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2021
• 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: 00392500200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1