MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. TRINICA SELF DRILLING SCREW VARIABLE, 4.2X16MM; SEE H10

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Unstable (1667); Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 01/06/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Common device name: trinica(r) anterior cervical plate system, trinica(r) select anterior cervical plate system.Reference reports 3012447612-2021-00020 thru 3012447612-2021-00027.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported that a screw fractured and backed out post-op, which caused the construct to be unstable and fusion was not achieved.Additionally, the cage was found to be cracked.A 2-level plate, 6 screws, and cage were removed during a revision surgery.This is report one of eight for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information and initially corrected information.Summary: the complaint is confirmed for one (1) of six (6) returned 10x4.2mm sd var scr (pn 07.00812.0xx) for the failure of screw fractured and migrated post-operation.The complaint is confirmed for five (5) of six (6) returned 10x4.2mm sd var scr (pn 07.00812.0xx) for the failure of construct did not provide fusion.Medical records were provided in form of x-rays.The provided x-rays confirms that an implant was migrated.Visual inspection of the returned screw (07.00812.007 lot nbr) revealed the screw (ln nbr) is fractured.Potential cause: despite the products were returned for evaluation, root cause can't be established.Patient conditions and events prior to the surgery are not known.Insufficient information was provided.Dhr review and related actions per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet control.No actions required.This event is not related to any current actions or recalls or product holds.Device use : this device is used for treatment.A follow-up report will be submitted if new information is received that changes the information provided in this report.

Event Description

It was reported that a screw fractured and backed out post-op, which caused the construct to be unstable and fusion was not achieved.Additionally, the cage was found to be cracked.A 2-level plate, 6 screws, and cage were removed during a revision surgery.This is report one of eight for this event.

• Brand Name: TRINICA SELF DRILLING SCREW VARIABLE, 4.2X16MM
• Type of Device: SEE H10
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• MDR Report Key: 11302473
• MDR Text Key: 231006262
• Report Number: 3012447612-2021-00020
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024324053
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024324053(10)NBR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K132012
• 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: 04/06/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.00812.007
• Device Lot Number: NBR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/28/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention