MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. 300MM VBT CORD; THE TETHER - VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING SYSTEM

Catalog Number 204H0300

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.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 cord broke post-operatively.No further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the device was not returned and no photos were provided, so an evaluation is unable to be performed.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to unknown patient or surgical factors.Dhr review: the lot number was not provided, so the dhr was unable to be reviewed.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that a tether cord broke post-operatively.No further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: 300MM VBT CORD
• Type of Device: THE TETHER - VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING SYSTEM
• 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: 16845360
• MDR Text Key: 314309153
• Report Number: 3012447612-2023-00135
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QHP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: H190005
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/18/2024
• 2 Devices were Involved in the Event: 1 2

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 204H0300
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/01/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic