MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN IMPACTOR

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 06/15/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign- south africa.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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.

Event Description

It was reported that the head of the impactor broke and a piece got stuck inside the tibial targeting guide.There was a surgical delay of ten minutes.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.No adverse event has been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the part and lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed by review of pictures.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified a targeting guide handle which shows wear and tear from repeated use. one of the holes on the targeting guide appears to be blocked.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the part and lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN IMPACTOR
• Type of Device: IMPACTOR
• 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: 18106818
• MDR Text Key: 328646673
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-02596
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/31/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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