MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. 2.7X160MM CALIBRATED DRILL STE; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number 214227160

Device Problem Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

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

Event Date 09/04/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an incoming inspection at the zimmer biomet japan distributorship, approximately three (3) weeks ago, the product was found to have debris in the sterile package.There was no patient involvement with this event.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in japan zimmer biomet has received the product, and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.A supplemental will be filed accordingly if any further information is found that would change or alter any conclusions or information.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned product found debris in the sealed sterile packaging.Reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; medical records are not available for review.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is considered non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to packaging operator not following the work instructions provided.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: 2.7X160MM CALIBRATED DRILL STE
• Type of Device: BIT, DRILL
• 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: 17851257
• MDR Text Key: 324684328
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02231
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868446733
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868446733(17)330809(10)66234671
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 214227160
• Device Lot Number: 66234671
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/19/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose