MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH UNKNOWN DYNESYS SPINE IMPL WIN GEN; SPINE PROSTHESIS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Journal received and will be reviewed as part of ongoing investigation.The manufacturer did not receive the device for investigation.As no lot number was provided, the device history records could not be reviewed.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

It was reported that 3 patients required fusion due to inadequate curve correction with no apparent tether breakage (revision surgery).

Manufacturer Narrative

Journal received and will be reviewed as part of ongoing investigation.The manufacturer did not receive the device for investigation.As no lot number was provided, the device history records could not be reviewed.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.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that 3 patients required fusion due to inadequate curve correction with no apparent tether breakage (revision surgery).

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Reported event: it was reported that 3 patients required fusion due to inadequate curve correction with no apparent tether breakage (revision surgery).As no product was returned, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records could not be done as the lot number was not available.No further due diligence required as all required information to support the conclusion is available or was already requested.Device is used for treatment.Insufficient information provided.Unable to perform a compatibility check.Review of complaint history could not be done as the reference number was not available.Medical records were not provided.The investigation did not identify a nonconformance or a complaint out of box (coob).A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 change to previously reported event.

Event Description

No additional information at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.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: UNKNOWN DYNESYS SPINE IMPL WIN GEN
• Type of Device: SPINE PROSTHESIS
• 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: 13557060
• MDR Text Key: 285969356
• Report Number: 0009613350-2022-00093
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NQP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 3
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Literature,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention