MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. SPINAL ROD CUTTER MAXIMUM PIN DIAMETER 6.4 MM (1/4 IN.); PROSTHESIS, TRAUMA

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	06/22/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the bolt cutter jaw broke off during a case.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: d10; g4; h2; h3;h6 complaint sample was returned and evaluated against the reported event.Visual and dimensional evaluation of the returned product noted the following - item# 6 is fractured and a portion of this jaw was not returned.Hardness taken is within specifications.The complaint is confirmed.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The investigation has concluded that the root cause of the reported issue is attributed to design deficiency.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: SPINAL ROD CUTTER MAXIMUM PIN DIAMETER 6.4 MM (1/4 IN.)
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10240312
• Report Number: 0001822565-2020-02420
• Device Sequence Number: 14117213
• Product Code: HXZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024067165
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024067165(10)64554066
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/22/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00392500200
• Device Lot Number: 64554066
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/07/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/23/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/21/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2020
• 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 Number: 1