MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH 1.1 X 50MM, 15MM STOP; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	06/29/2020
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.The user facility is foreign; therefore, a facility medwatch report will not be available.(b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the drill bit fractured during a reconstruction surgery.The procedure was completed with another drill bit.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is confirmed.The drill was returned for evaluation.On visual inspection, the drill was noted to have a transverse fracture through the flutes near the neck.The certificate of conformance was reviewed and there were no non-conformances were found.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.This is the only complaint in regards to the drill fracturing for 01-7148 lot 335380.For this part (01-7148) and the previous one year (from the notification date) regarding the drill fracturing, (b)(4).The most likely underlying cause of the complaint is the drill experienced force in excess of what it was designed to encounter; fractures at this point of the drill are typical of excessive force fractures.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.The following fields were updated: b4 date of this report b5 describe event or problem d10 device availability g4 date received by manufacturer g7 type of report h2 follow up type h3 device evaluated by manufacturer h6 method code h6 results code h6 conclusions code h10 additional narratives/data.
Event or Problem Description
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following fields were updated: b4 date of this report.B5 describe event or problem.D4 lot number - based on a review of inventory transactions and this customer's purchase history, there are four (4) possible lots: 714300 894080 893950 893900.
Event or Problem Description
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.

• Brand Name: 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH 1.1 X 50MM, 15MM STOP
• Common Device Name: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 10253390
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00304
• Device Sequence Number: 689527
• Product Code: HBE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036013196
• UDI-Public: 00841036013196
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062842
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional,u
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/25/2020

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: 01-7148
• Device Lot Number: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/09/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2020; 08/24/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2020; 08/25/2020
• 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