MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. THORACIC PEDICLE PROBE

Catalog Number 14-500100

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 04/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.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.

Event Description

It was reported that a polaris 5.5 pedicle probe fractured during surgery.The surgeon was able to complete the procedure with no reported patient impact.

• Brand Name: THORACIC PEDICLE PROBE
• Type of Device: PROBE
• 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: 16973393
• MDR Text Key: 315657239
• Report Number: 3012447612-2023-00164
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 14-500100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1