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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION LORENZ PECTUS SUPPORT BAR SYSTEM; CUSTOM MADE DEVICE

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it was successfully implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00308, 0001032347-2020-00375, 0001032347-2020-00376.Medical products: lorenz pectus support bar system, part# pt-3652, lot# 989080.Lorenz pectus support bar system, part# pt-3653, lot# 989070.Lorenz pectus support bar system, part# pt-3654, lot# 989060.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that custom pectus bars were not an ideal fit.The surgeon reported the bars were too long.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 product was not returned for investigation as it was implanted.The complaint was confirmed by a review of intraoperative photos.The surgeon stated the ends were flared out too far and they had to be bent to make the bar sit flush.Per the ifu, "the degree of initial reshaping and permanent remodeling for each case cannot be predetermined." the manufacturing history was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.A complaint history review was conducted and this was the only complaint (3 parts total) of the bars not being contoured correctly.This leads to a complaint rate of 0.24%, which is no greater than the occurrence listed in the application fmea.Root cause was unable to be determined.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: date of this report.Describe event or problem.Date received by manufacturer.If follow-up, what type.Device evaluated by manufacturer.Not returned to manufacturer.Method.Results.Conclusions.Additional narratives/data.
 
Event or Problem Description
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.
 
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Brand Name
LORENZ PECTUS SUPPORT BAR SYSTEM
Common Device Name
CUSTOM MADE DEVICE
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET MICROFIXATION
1520 tradeport drive
jacksonville FL 32218
MDR Report Key10397277
Report Number0001032347-2020-00375
Device Sequence Number19460040
Product Code HRS
UDI-Device Identifier00888233026871
UDI-Public00888233026871
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOH
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K061384
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional,user faci
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/22/2020
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 NumberN/A
Device Catalogue NumberPT-3653
Device Lot Number989070
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/29/2020
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/21/2020
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/12/2020
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/22/2020
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
Patient Age17 YR
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