MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH WAGNER SL REVISION, SCREW FOR TRIAL STEM, L 190; WAGNER SL REVISION STEM LATERAL AND WAGNER CONE PROSTHESIS SYSTEM

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 11/12/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that when taking stem off of the neck, the trial screw became stuck in the neck.While trying to get the screw out, it became stripped.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer did not receive x-rays, or other source documents for review.The manufacturer did not receive the device yet, however it is indicated by complainant that it will be returned for investigation.As no lot number was provided, the device history records could not be reviewed.A cause for this specific event cannot be ascertained from the information provided.As soon as supplemental information becomes available an updated report will be submitted.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).The following reports are associated with this event: 0009613350-2021-00637.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted, to relay additional and/or corrected information.Reported event: it was reported, that when taking stem off of the neck, the trial screw became stuck in the neck.While trying to get the screw out, it became stripped.Product evaluation: visual examination: the trial stem and screw were returned for investigation.The visual examination shows, that the screw is located inside the trial stem and cannot be removed/unscrewed.The hexagonal part of the screw is highly damaged and deformed.The trial stem shows also, some signs of hammer blows on the bore hole (beginning of the thread) where the screw is located.In fact, the the thread of the trial stem and the head of the screw are damaged and deformed.Based on that, it is not possible to unscrew the screw from the trial stem.Review of the device history records identified, no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.No further, due diligence required.As all required information to support the conclusion is available or was already requested.Devices are used for treatment.The product combination was approved by zimmer biomet.Review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item.And no additional complaints for the reported part and lot combination related to the event.Medical records were not provided.The investigation did not identify a nonconformance or a complaint out of box (coob).The visual examination showed, that both returned devices were damaged and deformed.However, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.The need for corrective measures is not indicated.And zimmer switzerland manufacturing gmbh considers, this case as closed.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).

Event Description

No change to previously reported event.

• Brand Name: WAGNER SL REVISION, SCREW FOR TRIAL STEM, L 190
• Type of Device: WAGNER SL REVISION STEM LATERAL AND WAGNER CONE PROSTHESIS SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur 8404 ; SZ 8404
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur 8404 ; SZ 8404
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12916640
• MDR Text Key: 281598469
• Report Number: 0009613350-2021-00636
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024278004
• UDI-Public: 00889024278004
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K191781
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2022

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: 01.00109.809
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/02/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/10/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1