MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION ELEVATOR #0; ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).The customer has returned the device for evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that an instrument fractured during a dental procedure.The fractured piece of the instrument was removed from the patient by suction and the procedure was completed with a back-up instrument.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is confirmed.Visual evaluation showed signs of use as there was minor scratching on the body of the elevator and the tip had fractured off.The dhr was reviewed and there were no nonconformance's found.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.This is the only complaint regarding the tip fracturing for this part 09-0258 lot number 071318f18.The most likely underlying cause of the complaint is that excessive force was used, beyond what the instrument was designed to encounter.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

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.

• Brand Name: ELEVATOR #0
• Type of Device: ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 9428460
• MDR Text Key: 191470711
• Report Number: 0001032347-2019-00539
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EMJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036028190
• UDI-Public: 00841036028190
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/10/2020

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: 09-0258
• Device Lot Number: 071318F18
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/06/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/10/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1