MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. 2.7X160MM CALIBRATED DRILL STE; PACKAGING TRAUMA

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2021-02918 and 0001825034-2021-02924.Not returned.

Event Description

It was reported during the incoming inspection at the warehouse in (b)(6) a team member found debris in the sterile package.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) reported event was confirmed as visual examination of the returned product identified foreign debris in the sterile packaging.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event is the operator not following the work instructions provided.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: 2.7X160MM CALIBRATED DRILL STE
• Type of Device: PACKAGING TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12682380
• MDR Text Key: 277922159
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-02923
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868446733
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868446733(17)310503(10)507600
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/03/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/22/2021
• 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: 214227160
• Device Lot Number: 507600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/28/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1