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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 2.0MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL CONTRA 1.5MM X 30.5MM W/ 15.5MM STOP; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)

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BIOMET MICROFIXATION 2.0MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL CONTRA 1.5MM X 30.5MM W/ 15.5MM STOP; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED) Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Flaked (1246); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 06/18/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00284, 0001032347-2020-00285.Medical products: 2.0mm system twist drill with j notch 1.5mm x 105mm w/ 22mm stop, part# 01-9198, lot# ni.2.0mm system twist drill contra 1.5mm x 30.5mm w/ 15.5mm stop, part# 01-9181, lot# ni.The user facility is foreign; therefore, a facility medwatch report will not be available.Report source - (b)(6).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the drill bit fractured while fixing the plate with a trocar.The drill guide was utilized.When using the contra drill bit, the paint peeled off.Paint was removed from the patient with gauze, but some of the paint may remain in the patient¿s body.No additional patient consequences have been reported.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The lot number etched on the product is the vendor's lot.A review of the customer's purchase history and inventory transactions found five (5) possible lots: 900730, 419830, 230080, 089900, 490310 this follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is confirmed.The device was returned for investigation.The contra drill was found to be missing the blue paint in the machined groove between the identification etchings and the fluted section.The cert was reviewed and there were no non-conformances found.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.This is the only complaint for this item# 01-9181, vendor lot# 186575.The most likely underlying cause of the contra drill's paint peeling could not be determined.It is possible that the paint peeled off as a result of improper cleaning and sterilization or being reused.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 or Problem Description
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.
 
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Brand Name
2.0MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL CONTRA 1.5MM X 30.5MM W/ 15.5MM STOP
Common Device Name
DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET MICROFIXATION
1520 tradeport drive
jacksonville FL 32218
MDR Report Key10209395
Report Number0001032347-2020-00285
Device Sequence Number2404611
Product Code HBE
UDI-Device Identifier00841036016890
UDI-Public00841036016890
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K062842
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source foreign,health professional,u
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/28/2020
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number01-9181
Device Lot NumberSEE H10 NARRATIVE
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer07/09/2020
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/19/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/27/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/29/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/28/2020
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H10 NARRATIVE
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
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