MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. UNK PHOENIX TIBIAL NAIL; TRAUMA IMPLANT

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 11/04/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign- (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported during a revision procedure that the tibial nail could not be removed.It was jammed in the tibia.There was a surgical delay of four hours due to multiple attempts at removing the nail.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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: UNK PHOENIX TIBIAL NAIL
• Type of Device: TRAUMA IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• MDR Report Key: 10867460
• MDR Text Key: 217086791
• Report Number: 0001825034-2020-04114
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• 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: 04/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/19/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention