MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DRIVER IMPACTOR-FEMORAL; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 06/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: (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 mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that an impactor fractured during an initial unicompartmental knee procedure.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, and h10.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product found to exhibit signs of repeated use and the threaded feature has fractured.The reported lot has been in the field for approximately eleven years and eight months.It is unknown for how many times the device is being used.The root cause can be contributed to normal wear and tear of device from repeated use over time.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, and h10.Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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: DRIVER IMPACTOR-FEMORAL
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 12144217
• MDR Text Key: 261047228
• Report Number: 0001822565-2021-01882
• 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: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/22/2021

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: 00133602800
• Device Lot Number: 61350288
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/31/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/15/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/09/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/26/2021; 06/15/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/29/2021; 09/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1