MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION PECTUS SYSTEM SMOOTH PECTUS BAR 25.4CM (10IN)(L); PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pneumothorax (2012)
Date of Event	08/24/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet (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, associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00479, 0001032347-2020-00480.Concomitant medical products: pectus system smooth pectus bar 25.4cm (10in)(l), part# 01-3710-p, lot# 787280, pectus system smooth pectus bar 25.4cm (10in)(l), part# 01-3710-p, lot# j3839223, pectus system smooth pectus bar 27.9cm (11in)(l), part# 01-3711-p, lot# j3805905.The user facility is foreign; therefore, a facility medwatch report will not be available.Report source: (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the patient developed a pneumothorax and underwent emergency surgery forty-two (42) days following implantation of four (4) pectus support bars and fourteen (14) days following a revision to correct device migration of the pectus support bars.The position of devices was not modified during the emergency surgery for the pneumothorax.It was reported that no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The investigation is still in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.D4: full udi - (b)(4).No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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: PECTUS SYSTEM SMOOTH PECTUS BAR 25.4CM (10IN)(L)
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 10608030
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00478
• Device Sequence Number: 3819422
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036076221
• UDI-Public: 00841036076221
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972420
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,foreign,health pr
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/01/2021

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: 01-3710-P
• Device Lot Number: 787280
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2021; 06/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2021; 07/01/2021
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 15 YR