MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL SA STERILIZABLE BATTERY; RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK

Catalog Number 89-8521-470-20

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Battery Problem (2885)

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

Event Date 03/15/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2: foreign - canada upon receipt, the device does not have power due to overheat.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Device is used for treatment.With given information, a definitive root cause cannot 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

It was reported that the battery did not work and showed an error when placed in the charger.During evaluation at the repair center it turned out that this battery did not have power due to overheat.This event is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a serious injury.However, no patient harm or further outcome was reported.No further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: STERILIZABLE BATTERY
• Type of Device: RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; SZ CH-1228
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; SZ CH-1228
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 18532805
• MDR Text Key: 333103387
• Report Number: 0008031000-2024-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024581722
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024581722(11)210423(10)202104
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• 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
• Report Date: 01/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/18/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 89-8521-470-20
• Device Lot Number: 202104
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/02/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/23/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose