MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. RATCHETING SCREW INSERTER HANDLE; WRENCH (RATCHETING HANDLES)

Catalog Number 124799

Device Problem Disassembly (1168)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/21/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.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 a ratcheting handle was found disassembled when the kit was opened during surgery.The procedure was completed using an alternative handle.There were no reports of patient impacts associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned handle was evaluated.It was found to have disassembled as reported.The cause is likely attributed to wear and repetitive usage over time.A review of the dhr did not identify any manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event.

• Brand Name: RATCHETING SCREW INSERTER HANDLE
• Type of Device: WRENCH (RATCHETING HANDLES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: geoffrey gannon ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3034437500
• MDR Report Key: 7210168
• MDR Text Key: 97974222
• Report Number: 3012447612-2018-00074
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: PEXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/22/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 124799
• Device Lot Number: 702603
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/07/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/09/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/24/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1