MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. POLYAXIAL SCREW (DIA. 3.5 MM X 14 MM L); VIRAGE OCT SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM

Catalog Number 07.01702.007

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 08/12/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.Reference reports 3012447612-2022-00220 through 3012447612-2022-00224.

Event Description

It was reported that two virage screws broke at the weld and three others cracked at the weld intra-operatively.On one screw, the surgeon pushed on it from above after the closure top was tightened and the lower housing broke into two pieces at the welds.Then the surgeon noticed the other four screws that either broke or cracked.All of the screws were removed and replaced to complete the procedure.There were no reported patient impacts.This is report three of five for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: there were no cracks found on the welds from the pieces from lots abe and abx.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to excess force applied while torqueing the set screws.Dhr review: per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimvie control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that two virage screws broke at the weld and three others cracked at the weld intra-operatively.On one screw, the surgeon pushed on it from above after the closure top was tightened and the lower housing broke into two pieces at the welds.Then the surgeon noticed the other four screws that either broke or cracked.All of the screws were removed and replaced to complete the procedure.There were no reported patient impacts.This is report three of five for this event.

• Brand Name: POLYAXIAL SCREW (DIA. 3.5 MM X 14 MM L)
• Type of Device: VIRAGE OCT SPINAL FIXATION 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: 15566469
• MDR Text Key: 305791215
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00222
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024327009
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024327009(10)ABX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K133556
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/15/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.01702.007
• Device Lot Number: ABX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2021
• 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