MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. MODULAR HANDLE, T NON-RATCHETING TORQUE LIMITING 90 IN-LB; SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Catalog Number 3356-2

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/06/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned torque handle was evaluated.There were no indications of damage on the device.A functional test concluded the torque output was below the minimum requirement.The cause cannot be determined, but handles found out of calibration typically exhibit spring relaxation, wear of critical torque components, and/or break down of the internal lubrication from use over time.A review of the manufacturing records did not identify any issues which would have contributed to this event.

Event Description

It was reported that the torque output of a torque limiting handle was found outside of the adequate performance range.This was detected during a preliminary calibration check by zimmer biomet spine personnel.There are no specific surgical procedures associated with this handle.

• Brand Name: MODULAR HANDLE, T NON-RATCHETING TORQUE LIMITING 90 IN-LB
• Type of Device: SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM
• 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: 7583363
• MDR Text Key: 110577324
• Report Number: 3012447612-2018-00090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK131980
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/08/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/08/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 3356-2
• Device Lot Number: 86KD-062
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/27/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/06/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1