MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PEG DRIVER FAST 2.0MM; INSTRUMENT, TRAUMA

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 03/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(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 during a procedure that the square driver broke under tension.No patient harm reported.Reporter indicated that no additional information available on the provided form.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, d9, g3, h2, h3, h4, h6.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.Visual examination of the returned product found that the tip has fractured.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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: PEG DRIVER FAST 2.0MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 11496844
• MDR Text Key: 244297680
• Report Number: 0001825034-2021-00681
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/14/2021

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: FPD20
• Device Lot Number: 467001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/12/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/16/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/10/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/14/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1