MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION TMJ SYSTEM CROSS DRIVE FOSSA SCREW 2.0MM X 7MM; PLATE, BONE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Discomfort (2330); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)

Event Type  Injury  

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, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2021-00013, 0001032347-2021-00014, 0001032347-2021-00044, 0001032347-2021-00045, 0001032347-2021-00047, 0001032347-2021-00048, 0001032347-2021-00049, 0001032347-2021-00050, 0001032347-2021-00051, 0001032347-2021-00052, 0001032347-2021-00053, 0001032347-2021-00054, 0001032347-2021-00055.Medical products tmj system left fossa component, small, part# 24-6563, lot# 972390d; tmj system left standard mandibular component 50mm / 9 hole, part# 24-6551, lot# 819000a; 2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw 2.7mm x 8mm, part# 91-2708, lot# ni; 2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw 2.7mm x 10mm, part# 91-2710, lot# ni; tmj system cross drive fossa screw 2.0mm x 9mm, part# 99-6579, lot# ni; unknown mandible screw, part# ni, lot# ni; unknown mandible screw, part# ni, lot# ni; unknown mandible screw, part# ni, lot# ni; unknown mandible screw, part# ni, lot# ni; unknown fossa screw, part# ni, lot# ni; unknown fossa screw, part# ni, lot# ni; unknown fossa screw, part# ni, lot# ni; unknown fossa screw, part# ni, lot# ni.

Event Description

It was reported the patient experienced limited opening, pain, discomfort, tightness, swelling and infection on the left side eight (8) months following implantation of bilateral temporomandibular joint implants.No cultures have been taken and no medications or additional treatment have been administered.The patient¿s current condition was described as improved but still experiences discomfort, tightness and swelling.No revision is planned at this time.No additional patient consequences have been reported.

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).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.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 specified device caused any patient infection.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.

• Brand Name: TMJ SYSTEM CROSS DRIVE FOSSA SCREW 2.0MM X 7MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 11278212
• MDR Text Key: 230237067
• Report Number: 0001032347-2021-00046
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036057442
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036057442
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910038
• 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: 08/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 99-6577
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 57 YR