MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 2.4MM SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT) CROSS-DRIVE SCREW 2.7 X 10MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it remains 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: 0001032347-2020-00400, 0001032347-2020-00401, 0001032347-2020-00403.Medical products: tmj system left standard mandibular component 50mm / 9 hole, part# 24-6551, lot# 891840d.Tmj system left fossa component, small, part# 24-6563, lot# 886880b.2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw 2.7 x 10mm, part# 91-2710, lot# ni.Tmj system cross drive fossa screw 2.0mm x 7mm, part# 99-6577, lot# ni.Occupation: patient.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by that patient that they experienced an infection that was treated with bactrim.No additional patient consequences have been reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00400-1; 0001032347-2020-00401-1; 0001032347-2020-00403-1.H3: product remains implanted in patient.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, lot identification was not provided for items 91-2710.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Single-use, sterilized devices manufactured or distributed by zimmer biomet are sterilized in accordance with fda regulations and iso standards to a sterility assurance level of 1.0 x 10-6 or better.Therefore, it is unlikely that the 24-6551 and 24-6563 devices caused any patient infection.The user is required to sterilize the screws prior to the procedure.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 further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: 2.4MM SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT) CROSS-DRIVE SCREW 2.7 X 10MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 10472588
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00402
• Device Sequence Number: 2147073
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036053642
• UDI-Public: 00841036053642
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K001238
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/02/2021

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 91-2710
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2021
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention