MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER, INC. TRANSFX EXTERNAL FIXATION MULTI-IN CLAMP

Catalog Number 00445203104

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/11/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It is reported that one of the handle bars broke off of the multi pin clamp during surgery.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report will be amended when our investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: TRANSFX EXTERNAL FIXATION MULTI-IN CLAMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER, INC.; po box 708; warsaw IN 46581 070
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin escapule ; po box 708; warsaw, IN 46581-0708 ; 8006136131
• MDR Report Key: 4180512
• MDR Text Key: 5155743
• Report Number: 1822565-2014-01389
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/18/2014

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: 00445203104
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/18/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/15/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 76 YR