MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH ZNN¿¢, CMN LAG SCREW TAP, SHORT; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906); Device Damaged by Another Device (2915); Activation Problem (4042)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The implantation and explantation dates are left empty as the device involved in this complaint is an instrument.For the same reason, expiration date is also not captured.This product is manufactured by zimmer biomet winterthur and is not cleared or distributed in the u.S.However, this report is being submitted as zimmer biomet winterthur manufactures a similar device that is cleared or distributed in the united states.The manufacturer did not receive surgical reports, x-rays for review.Other documents were received and will be reviewed as part of ongoing investigation.Lot numbers were received and the device history records were reviewed and found to be conforming.The process of gaining necessary information is still ongoing.A cause for this specific event cannot be ascertained from the information provided.As soon as supplemental information becomes available an updated report will be submitted.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).

Event Description

Intraoperative complication involving the fracture of the instrument.No broken pieces were left in the patient and there was no surgical delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation results were made available.Review of event description: it was reported that the tip of the cephalomedullary lag screw reamer - short ref: 00-2490-003-64 broke off during the procedure.Review of received data: no medical data relevant to the case has been received.Due diligence: no further due diligence required as all required information to support the conclusion is available or was already requested.Product evaluation: no product was returned; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluation could not be performed.Review of product documentation: device purpose: this device is intended for treatment.Product compatibility: the compatibility check could not be performed as only the complained product is known.Dhr review: review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Conclusion: it was reported that the tip of the cephalomedullary lag screw reamer - short ref: 00-2490-003-64 broke off during the procedure.No product was returned, hence visual and dimensional evaluation could not be performed; therefore, the condition of the part is unknown.Based on the investigation the reported event cannot be confirmed.The quality records show that all specified characteristics have met the specifications valid at the time of production.Therefore, the investigation did not identify a nonconformance or a complaint out of box (coob).Based on the given information and the results of the investigation, the complaint could not be confirmed as the alleged failure could not be identified or reproduced.The need for corrective measures is not indicated and zimmer switzerland manufacturing gmbh considers this case as closed.Zimmer biomet's reference number of this file is (b)(4).

Event Description

No event update.Investigation results are now available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The product was returned for investigation.The shaft of the instrument shows some scratches.The threaded area of the instrument shows some damages: some of the thread are worn off and flattened, while other broke off.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.With the available information, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.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: ZNN¿¢, CMN LAG SCREW TAP, SHORT
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur 8404 ; SZ 8404
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur 8404 ; SZ 8404
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12539509
• MDR Text Key: 273559336
• Report Number: 0009613350-2021-00502
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024276284
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024276284(11)170219(10)4501464650
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K091566
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/28/2021
• 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: 00-2490-003-68
• Device Lot Number: 4501464650
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization