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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 02/22/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the device fractured.The plastic part was broken off at the threads and the handle with the threaded part of the plastic piece was stuck in it.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filled to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.

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.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned device signs of repeated use and has fractured off in component.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to use.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.; 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: 16546642
• MDR Text Key: 311328136
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-00672
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024186262
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024186262(10)71375400
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/18/2023

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
• Device Catalogue Number: 00133602800
• Device Lot Number: 71375400
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/27/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/15/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2023; 04/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/13/2023; 04/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2001
• 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