MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. CLOSURE TOP; VITALITY SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM

Catalog Number 07.02010.001

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that two closure tops migrated out of their mating iliac screws post-operatively.A revision surgery is scheduled.This is report one of four for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrections in b5, d4: lot number and udi number, d9, h3, and h6: patient codes.Additional information in d6b and h4.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.Reference reports 3012447612-2023-00378.

Event Description

It was reported that two closure tops migrated out of their mating iliac screws post-operatively.A revision surgery was performed in which the closure tops were removed and replaced while the iliac screws remained implanted.The patient's pain and posture improved following the revision surgery.The initial construct was t-11 to ilium.This is report one of four for this event.

• Brand Name: CLOSURE TOP
• Type of Device: VITALITY SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: sabrina abla ; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster, CO 80021 ; 7206965158
• MDR Report Key: 18232834
• MDR Text Key: 329293413
• Report Number: 3012447612-2023-00375
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024003170
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024003170(10)W6873411
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150896
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• 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: 01/24/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.02010.001
• Device Lot Number: W6873411
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2020
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic