MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. CLASSIC SCREWDRIVER; PATHFINDER NXT MINIMALLY INVASIVE PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Catalog Number 3558-1

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 crack was found in the end of a screwdriver during an inspection.No patient was present at the time the crack was found.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrections in h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Inspection: visual inspection revealed a crack in the tip of the screwdriver.Dhr review the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left zimvie¿s control.Potential root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.This event could also be attributed to off-axis forces applied during use.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.A follow-up report will be sent if additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report.

Event Description

It was reported that a crack was found in the end of a screwdriver during an inspection.No patient was present at the time the crack was found.

• Brand Name: CLASSIC SCREWDRIVER
• Type of Device: PATHFINDER NXT MINIMALLY INVASIVE PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: kim martinez ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 15130257
• MDR Text Key: 297257915
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00182
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024336377
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024336377(10)68NR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132884
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 3558-1
• Device Lot Number: 68NR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/19/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/04/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1