MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL SA ASEPTIC TRANSFER KIT HOUSING; SURGICAL POWER TOOL BATTERY-EXCHANGE STERILITY COVER

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 10/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).G2 - foreign: spain.The device was not returned for complaint investigation as documented in the product retrieval task.The device could not be visually inspected in an effort to confirm the defect.No repair has been performed as the product was not returned.Device is used for treatment.A definitive root cause cannot be established.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the lid was opening during surgery in the sterile area.This event is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a sterility issue/serious injury.However, no patient harm or further outcome was reported.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: ASEPTIC TRANSFER KIT HOUSING
• Type of Device: SURGICAL POWER TOOL BATTERY-EXCHANGE STERILITY COVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; SZ CH-1228
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL SA; 3, ch. du pre fleuri; 1228 plan-les-ouates; geneva CH-12 28; SZ CH-1228
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 16830230
• MDR Text Key: 314170273
• Report Number: 0008031000-2023-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024355149
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024355149(11)180420(10)5010988
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/28/2023

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: 89-8510-440-10
• Device Lot Number: 5010988
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/20/2018
• 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