MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EBI, LLC. BIOMET EBI BONE HEALING SYSTEM; STIMULATOR, BONE HEALING SYSTEM, NON-INVASIVE

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Date of event: the event occurred sometime in jun 2022.Medical product: unknown.Therapy date: unknown.The device has not been returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported by the patient that the unit is hurting her really bad.The patient stated that her foot starts hurting after about 3-4 hours of use.She stated that she puts on a sock, waits a half hour, and then within an hour it starts hurting, throbbing, and feeling hot.The patient stated that the foot looks red and swollen.The patient did not seek medical treatment.The patient rated the pain as 10 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest.It was later reported by the patient on (b)(6) 2022, that it is very painful and that the pain is right on the break of the toe.The patient also reported that she feels a tingling sensation as soon as she puts the coil on.The patient stated that the pain goes away immediately when she takes off the coil.The patient reported that she has not spoken to her doctor regarding the pain and is still treating with the product.The patient was advised to contact her doctor if the pain does not stop.It was reported that no further information is available.

• Brand Name: BIOMET EBI BONE HEALING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, BONE HEALING SYSTEM, NON-INVASIVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): EBI, LLC.; 399 jefferson road; parsippany NJ 07054
• Manufacturer (Section G): EBI, LLC.; 399 jefferson road; parsippany NJ 07054
• Manufacturer Contact: stephanie smith ; 399 jefferson road; parsippany, NJ 07054 ; 9732999300
• MDR Report Key: 14990605
• MDR Text Key: 295770117
• Report Number: 0002242816-2022-00068
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00812301020560
• UDI-Public: 00812301020560
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P790002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 1068234
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/31/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female