MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. VNGD PS BOX REAMER 80MM; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/20/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the reamer fractured during reaming as part of an initial knee arthroplasty.No further information is available at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified light damages such as scratches and nicks.It is confirmed the tip of the product has fractured off and not all the pieces were returned.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to wear and tear from repeated use of the device as it has a field life of approximately 11 years and 11 months.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 available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: VNGD PS BOX REAMER 80MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10850891
• MDR Text Key: 216688719
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-04100
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2020
• 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: 32-487233
• Device Lot Number: 163000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/02/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1