MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DRIVER IMPACTOR-FEMORAL; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Catalog Number 00133602800

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 09/15/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign: germany.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.H3 other text : see h10 narrative.

Event Description

It was reported that during kit inspection, the plastic impactor tip on the femoral impactor instrument was found to be fractured.There was no patient involvement and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.It was reported that no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use with nicks, gouges, dings, and tool marks.The pad was identified as fractured.Additional testing of the fracture identified the fracture was potentially due to overloading, possibly exacerbated by embrittlement of the polymer after prolonged use.This complaint has been confirmed by product evaluation.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.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 time of this report.

• Brand Name: DRIVER IMPACTOR-FEMORAL
• 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: 17824136
• MDR Text Key: 324342370
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-02658
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024186262
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024186262(10)65477695
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 01/09/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00133602800
• Device Lot Number: 65477695
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose