MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE PLATE BUTTRESS 1 HOLE TI 10MM ASSY; LANX FUSION SYSTEM- SA

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Disassembly (1168)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/04/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported that the set screw detached from the plate during assembly while being implanted into the patient.The plate and set screw were removed and replaced with a new assembly.There were no reports of patient injury or surgical delay associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned plate assembly was evaluated.The set screw was found assembled as expected and no discrepancies were detected.The complaint could not be confirmed.A review of the manufacturing records did not identify any issues which may have contributed to this event.The labeling was reviewed and found to contain instructions regarding proper device usage.

• Brand Name: PLATE BUTTRESS 1 HOLE TI 10MM ASSY
• Type of Device: LANX FUSION SYSTEM- SA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE; 310 interlocken parkway; suite 120; broomfield CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE; 310 interlocken parkway; suite 120; broomfield CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: geoffrey gannon ; 310 interlocken parkway; suite 120; broomfield, CO 80021 ; 3034437500
• MDR Report Key: 6167483
• MDR Text Key: 62316953
• Report Number: 3004485144-2016-00344
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OVD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK123767
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/12/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/12/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 8605-0110
• Device Lot Number: MD50495
• Other Device ID Number: (01)00888480559467
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/28/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 52 YR