MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR #853; ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Crack (1135); Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint cmp (b)(4).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.

Event Description

It was reported the instrument cracked during surgery.The crack occurred at the flat wider portion of the instrument.The procedure was completed with an alternate instrument.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4) correction h6 health effect - clinical code from 2645 - no patient involvement to 4582 - no clinical signs, symptoms or conditions device code(s) from 1135 ¿ crack to 1260 ¿ fracture this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.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 which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR #853
• Type of Device: ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 11414251
• MDR Text Key: 243928387
• Report Number: 0001032347-2021-00103
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EMJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036029135
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036029135
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 09-0386
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/25/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/04/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/11/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1