MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. SET SCREW DRIVER; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number 230H4001

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 07/08/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a tether set screw driver jammed in the counter tensioner and was difficult to detach from the set screw intraoperatively.While cleaning the driver at the end of the procedure, the tip was found to have fractured off and is presumed to be retained within the set screw.There have not been any reported patient impacts associated with the retained fragment.

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that a tether set screw driver jammed in the counter tensioner and was difficult to detach from the set screw intraoperatively.While cleaning the driver at the end of the procedure, the tip was found to have fractured off and is presumed to be retained within the set screw.There have not been any reported patient impacts associated with the retained fragment.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrections in d9 and h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Inspection: visual inspection revealed that the tip was fractured.The base had minor scratches.Functional testing revealed that the device was able to attach and detach from a tether counter-tensioner multiple times without issue.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left zimvie¿s control.Potential root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.This event could also be attributed to off-axis forces applied to the driver when it was being removed from the set screw.Device usage this device is used for treatment.A follow-up report will be sent if additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report.

• Brand Name: SET SCREW DRIVER
• Type of Device: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: kim martinez ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 15178638
• MDR Text Key: 297411812
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00184
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868227431
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868227431(10)312243
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 230H4001
• Device Lot Number: 312243
• 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: 07/12/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/05/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/17/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 15 YR
• Patient Sex: Female