MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 2-0 NDLS; FASTNER, FIXATION

Catalog Number 912076

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/25/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source foreign: (b)(6).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 report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the guide sleeve was tight an unable to allow the needle to fully retract into the handle.The procedure was completed using another product.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, d10, g4, g7, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10 visual examination of the returned product identified one of the product's plastic sleeve has fractured and not all the pieces were returned.The other product has a bent tip.A function test of the plastic sleeves was not performed due to the product damages.Lot cannot be confirmed as it's not etched on the device.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to 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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: JGRKNT 1.0MM MINI 2-0 NDLS
• Type of Device: FASTNER, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11472283
• MDR Text Key: 244802220
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-00742
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K140908
• 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: 06/11/2021

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 Catalogue Number: 912076
• Device Lot Number: 836200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/12/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/02/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/11/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1