MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. REDUCTION SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number 3558-2

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 06/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.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.Reference voluntary medwatch mw5118887.

Event Description

It was reported that the tip of a pathfinder reduction screwdriver fractured during surgery.All three broken pieces were retrieved by the surgeon and there was no patient impact.

• Brand Name: REDUCTION SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 18499136
• MDR Text Key: 333197156
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00007
• 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,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/10/2024

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: 3558-2
• Device Lot Number: 71HB
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/11/2024
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 36 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 82 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic