MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNKNOWN 3.2 MM DRILL PIN; INSTRUMENT KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 12/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the device jammed with mating component.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned because product location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

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.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10 h6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- drill reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Visual evaluation of the returned device shows drill pin had fractured off and a piece remains lodged in one of the holes.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.A definitive root cause cannot 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.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN 3.2 MM DRILL PIN
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16308608
• MDR Text Key: 308921737
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-00275
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• 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: 02/15/2023

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
• 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: 01/23/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/06/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/10/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/15/2023
• 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: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female