MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION TMJ SYSTEM CROSS DRIVE FOSSA SCREW; PLATE, BONE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Ossification (1428); Pain (1994)

Event Date 10/24/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00103, 0001032347-2020-00104, 0001032347-2020-00105, 0001032347-2020-00106.Concomitant medical products: tmj system right narrow mandibular component, part# 01-6545, lot# 236980a; tmj system right fossa component, small, part# 24-6562, lot# 390170b; 2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw, part# 91-2710, lot# unk; tmj system cross drive fossa screw, part# 99-6577, lot# unk.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a revision of temporomandibular implants on the right side due to heterotopic bone growth.Leading up to the revision, the patient complained of increased pain.During the revision, excess bone growth was removed around the joint and the fossa component was replaced.No additional patient consequences were reported.

Event Description

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is confirmed as a revision was reported.No product was returned as it was discarded; therefore, no functional tests or inspections could be performed.No x-rays, scans, pictures, or physician's reports were provided.The dhr could not be reviewed due to the lot number being unknown.The most likely underlying cause of the complaint is a patient condition causing heterotopic bone growth.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: TMJ SYSTEM CROSS DRIVE FOSSA SCREW
• Type of Device: PLATE, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 9706136
• MDR Text Key: 179253137
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00106
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036057442
• UDI-Public: 00841036057442
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/27/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/13/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 99-6577
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention