MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION STER TRC 5 XD TF 1.5X4.0MM SCR; PROSTHESIS, MICROFIXATION

Catalog Number	SP-ST5-6704
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	05/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2021-00347.Concomitant medical product: item# sp-st5-6704; lot# 078250.(b)(6).Foreign - event occurred in (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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
It was reported that a patient underwent an initial segment procedure approximately one (1) month ago.Subsequently, the screw head broke while the plate was fixed to the bony flap.The surgeon drilled to remove the broken screw.A new screw was used, but the screw head broke again.The broken part of the second screw could not be removed.There are currently no reports of patient having complications as a result of retaining the broken piece.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.A visual inspection was conducted on the returned screws.The screws show heavy signs of use.There is heavy marking on the screw heads.The screws have fractured where the screw shafts meet the screw head.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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: STER TRC 5 XD TF 1.5X4.0MM SCR
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, MICROFIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 12016065
• Report Number: 0001032347-2021-00346
• Device Sequence Number: 1374836
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888233019545
• UDI-Public: (01)00888233019545
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972322
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 07/07/2021

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/10/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: SP-ST5-6704
• Device Lot Number: 078250
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/09/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2021
• 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: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NARRATIVE IN H10
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other