MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. CABLE CUTTER 1.8 MM MAXIMUM CABLE DIAMETER; CUTTER, WIRE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that cutter does not cut the cable.No additional information available.

Event Description

No further information available at the time of this reporting.

Manufacturer Narrative

No device was returned for examination.Photography and video evidence suggests the wire was unraveling during the cutting application.In the video provided, it is noticed that the wire is unraveling as they are cutting.That wire in the video has many crimp marks so the wire used was in poor condition contributing to the unraveling that was occurring.It has been determined that to perform the cut test correctly, the cable must be new and the cutting motion has to be swift.The intended clinical application is to have the cable under tension.However, as the device was not returned a functional test could not be performed.The complaint is unable to be confirmed.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, lot identification was not provided.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.

• Brand Name: CABLE CUTTER 1.8 MM MAXIMUM CABLE DIAMETER
• Type of Device: CUTTER, WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 8583034
• MDR Text Key: 144399577
• Report Number: 0001822565-2019-01774
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/08/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/06/2019
• 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: 00392501100
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1