MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 3-0 NDLS; FASTNER, FIXATION

Model Number 912082

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 04/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the clear sleeve on the instrument did not slide.Another product was used to complete the procedure.No additional patient consequences were reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign: japan multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 -2023 -01220.Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual examination of the returned product identified one inserter was returned without sutures and the anchor, but the second one does have the sutures and anchor with the anchor not installed on the tip.Both inserter tips are bent and the sleeve positions are consistent with a device that has been used.Both inserters were function checked according to the attached memo and function as intended.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.For the sliding sleeve issue: the reported event is not confirmed.For the bent tip issue: the reported event is confirmed as the needle tips returned bent.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.

• Brand Name: JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 3-0 NDLS
• Type of Device: FASTNER, FIXATION
• 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: 17030219
• MDR Text Key: 316213332
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-01221
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304523418
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304523418(17)280210(10)0002498664
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K110879
• 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: 09/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/31/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 912082
• Device Catalogue Number: 912082
• Device Lot Number: 0002498664
• 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: 09/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1