MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 2.0 LACTOSORB SYSTEM 2.0 X 5MM DIRECT DRIVE SCREW; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/07/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet (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: 0001032347-2020-00383, 0001032347-2020-00384.Medical products: unknown blade catalog#: ni lot#: ni; 2.0 lactosorb system 2.0 x 7 mm direct drive screw, part# 915-2201, lot# 775440; 2.0 lactosorb system 2.0 x 5 mm direct drive screw, part# 915-2200, lot# 849900.The user facility is foreign; therefore, a facility medwatch report will not be available.Report source - (b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that during an oral surgery, the surgeon was unable to grasp the screw with the driver and the screw fell off.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The customer returned qty one 915-2200 lot 479600 lactosorb screws for evaluation due to lack of retention complaints.A visual inspection of the screws showed light signs of attempted use.For further analysis the screws were returned to warsaw for further investigation by ops manufacturing technician.The reported testing results show that the returned product was all found to fail the g01355 no-go test has been deemed out of spec.The complaint is confirmed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to issues in the manufacturing process leading to undersized parts being manufactured.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 Description

No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: 2.0 LACTOSORB SYSTEM 2.0 X 5MM DIRECT DRIVE SCREW
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 10442431
• MDR Text Key: 204022030
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00385
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036054687
• UDI-Public: 00841036054687
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K011139
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/03/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/24/2020
• 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: 915-2200
• Device Lot Number: 479600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/25/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SEE H10 NARRATIVE