MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF GAP GAUGE MED 3/4MM; KNEE MICROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

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

Event Date 05/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2 ¿ foreign ¿ germany.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery while using the device, plastic parts present on the site were noticed.The surgery was delayed due to the need of removing plastic from the site.No consequences or impact to the patient.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Upon further assessment of the reported event, it was determined that medwatch report should not have been filed as there was no indication that the device caused or contributed to a serious injury.Given this information, this medwatch report will be voided.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.

Event Description

The report has been submitted in error.Reported event is not reportable.

• Brand Name: OXF GAP GAUGE MED 3/4MM
• Type of Device: KNEE MICROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 16983305
• MDR Text Key: 315760935
• Report Number: 3002806535-2023-00153
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279400508
• UDI-Public: (01)05019279400508
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• 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: 06/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/23/2023
• 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: 32-422806
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2023
• 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
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose