MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. POLYAXIAL SCREW (DIA. 3.5 MM X 14 MM L); VIRAGE OCT SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM

Catalog Number 07.01702.007

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 08/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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 the tulip of a virage polyaxial screw fractured post-operatively.This was discovered during post-op imaging during the patient's hospital stay.The break is in the middle of the construct and does not affect the patient now.There is no intention of a revision surgery.

• Brand Name: POLYAXIAL SCREW (DIA. 3.5 MM X 14 MM L)
• Type of Device: VIRAGE OCT 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: 18818218
• MDR Text Key: 336681211
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00035
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K133556
• 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
• Report Date: 02/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/01/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.01702.007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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 Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic