MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. SAW BLADES LINVATEC®/HALL® POWER SYSTEMS; SURGICAL SAW

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Break (1069); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 04/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that when the surgeon was preparing the tibia, the cementless keel saw blade snapped off in the bone.The hall power tool reciprocating attachment loosened from the hand piece and the saw blade twisted out.The event occurred during surgery.There were no adverse effects for patient apart from time wasted.There was a five-minute delay to get another pack of blades to complete the procedure.No additional medical intervention was required.Due diligence is complete and there is no further information available.

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under cmp(b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.Initial reporter: telephone: (b)(6).Report source: foreign: new zealand.

Event Description

There is no additional information available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Visual examination of the provided picture identified that the cementless keel saw blade head had broken off.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.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.H3 other text : product not returned.

• Brand Name: SAW BLADES LINVATEC®/HALL® POWER SYSTEMS
• Type of Device: SURGICAL SAW
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16753732
• MDR Text Key: 313753283
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-00379
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024494046
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024494046(17)280111(10)415767
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NZ
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/17/2023
• 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: 11-3586
• Device Lot Number: 415767
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 42 YR
• Patient Sex: Female