MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FLEXIBLE SILICONE DRILL DRIVER; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Catalog Number 110010733

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 03/05/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during the procedure, while drilling for the acetabular screw, the drill bit was fractured.There was no harm or health consequences to the patient.It was reported that no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: updated: b4; b5; g3; h2; h6.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The complaint was unable to be confirmed as no product was returned or pictures provided.Device history record (dhr) was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE SILICONE DRILL DRIVER
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, HIP
• 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: 18978395
• MDR Text Key: 338605951
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-00834
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 110010733
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1