MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 3-0 NDLS; SPORTS MED INSTRUMENT

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 02/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during the surgery, the tip of inserter was fractured during use.The same incident occurred with 2 products.Fortunately, the fractured pieces of the inserters were removed, so nothing remains in the patient's body.There is no further information at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Medical product: catalog #: 912082, jgrknt 1.0mm mini 3-0 ndls, lot # 0002464987.Report source: japan.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device has been discarded.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2023-00570.Hospital discarded as biohazard.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause could not be determined.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.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 3-0 NDLS
• Type of Device: SPORTS MED INSTRUMENT
• 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: 16582905
• MDR Text Key: 311878543
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00569
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304523418
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304523418(17)270620(10)0002446043
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K140908
• 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: 05/04/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2023
• 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: 912082
• Device Lot Number: 0002446043
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/20/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1