MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1.0/1.5MM SYSTEM CUT PLT/WR CT; CUTTER, WIRE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).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.

Event Description

It was reported that the instrument was discovered during restocking.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that the instrument was discovered fractured during restocking.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.A visual inspection was conducted on the provided picture of the plate cutter.The device shows signs of multiple uses including marking and scratching on the instrument surface.One of the two tips of the instrument has fractured.The complaint is confirmed.A determination cannot be made as to what caused the instrument to fracture.Review of the dhr identified no deviations or anomalies.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.This report is being submitted to update additional information in section b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6 and h10.

• Brand Name: 1.0/1.5MM SYSTEM CUT PLT/WR CT
• Type of Device: CUTTER, WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15459379
• MDR Text Key: 300732484
• Report Number: 0001032347-2022-00305
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036013325
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036013325(10)102516J16
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2022
• 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: 01-7172
• Device Lot Number: J16
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1