MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DRILL PIN AND SCREW INSERTER; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 05/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the end of the pin driver broke while the surgeon was screwing into the block.It was noted that the patient had extremely hard bones.A different driver was used to complete the case.There was no consequences or impact to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product found that the product exhibits signs of repeated use and the hex feature has fractured.All pieces were returned.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause is attributed to standard wear and tear from repeated use for 10+ years.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

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

• Brand Name: DRILL PIN AND SCREW INSERTER
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 17021910
• MDR Text Key: 316143087
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-01456
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/30/2023
• 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: 00590102100
• Device Lot Number: 62351262
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/22/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male