MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. LOCKING SHAFT, MULTIAXIAL SCREW INSERTER; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number 14-500401

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 10/30/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported that a polaris driver tip fractured while overtightening a screw intra-operatively.There was no reported patient harm or delay to the procedure.

Event Description

It was reported that a polaris driver tip fractured while overtightening a screw intra-operatively.There was no reported patient harm or delay to the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun" is erroneous and no longer applies.The device was evaluated.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed the tip has fractured off.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 during use.Dhr review: the dhr is unable to be located for review.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.

• Brand Name: LOCKING SHAFT, MULTIAXIAL SCREW INSERTER
• 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.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: sabrina abla ; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster, CO 80021 ; 7206965158
• MDR Report Key: 18191974
• MDR Text Key: 328804129
• Report Number: 3012447612-2023-00365
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• 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
• Report Date: 11/21/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 14-500401
• Device Lot Number: P2008N
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/07/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/22/2023
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic