MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIXATION-TI ION TI; FASTENER, FIXATION

Model Number 904759

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

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

Event Date 07/22/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the during the surgery, hair like debris was found inside the sterile package.Another product was used to complete the surgery.No adverse event has been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: foreign- japan.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device has been discarded by the hospital as biohazard.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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.Device discarded by the hospital.

Event Description

No additional event information is available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not 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: ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIXATION-TI ION TI
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15162896
• MDR Text Key: 304884712
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-01763
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304476103
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304476103(17)261015(10)746550
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K083070
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 904759
• Device Catalogue Number: 904759
• Device Lot Number: 746550
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/15/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1