MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. BIOMET CABLE/SLEEVE COMBO; CERCLAGE, FIXATION

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/27/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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

It was reported that upon opening the sterile packaging, the sleeve was found to be missing.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined to be not reportable.Further information received indicates that there was nothing wrong with this product and it was actually used to complete the procedure without issue.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: BIOMET CABLE/SLEEVE COMBO
• Type of Device: CERCLAGE, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 7047595
• MDR Text Key: 93248854
• Report Number: 0001825034-2017-10421
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: PK982545
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/21/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 350806
• Device Lot Number: 268850
• Other Device ID Number: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/21/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1