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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH PROXIMAL HUMERUS, RIGHT, LONG, 7X220MM; AFFIXUS(R) NATURAL NAIL(R) SYSTEM HUMERAL NAIL

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ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH PROXIMAL HUMERUS, RIGHT, LONG, 7X220MM; AFFIXUS(R) NATURAL NAIL(R) SYSTEM HUMERAL NAIL Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Fracture (1260); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event 06/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The manufacturer did not receive x-rays for review.Other documents were received and will be reviewed as part of ongoing investigation.The manufacturer did not receive the device for investigation.Where lot numbers were received for the devices, the device history records were reviewed and found to be conforming.A cause for this specific event cannot be ascertained from the information provided.As soon as supplemental information becomes available an updated report will be submitted.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
Patient was implanted on an unknown side and underwent revision surgery due to implant fracture.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being filled to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the previous medwatch.Additional information was received on jul 14, 2021.The manufacturer received other source documents for review.Should additional information become available and / or the device(s) be returned for evaluation and an investigation result be available, that changes this assessment, an amended medical device report will be submitted.Zimmer¿s reference number of this file in (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
Patient was implanted on an unknown side and underwent revision surgery due to implant fracture.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected and additional information.Additional: h2, h6.Correction: b4, g3, g6, h10.Event description: it was reported that the patient was implanted with affixus nail on (b)(6) 2021 and underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021 due to implant fracture.Any kind of trauma has not been reported.Review of received data: - due diligence: further due diligence to support the conclusion was completed and documented.Product evaluation: - no product was returned; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluation could not be performed.Review of product documentation: - device purpose: this device is intended for treatment.- product compatibility: the compatibility check could not be performed as only the complained product is known.- dhr review: review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.- raw material certificate: the raw material certificate was reviewed with no anomalies noted.Conclusion: it was reported that the patient was implanted with affixus nail on (b)(6) 2021 and underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021 due to implant fracture.Any kind of trauma has not been reported.Neither x-rays, operative notes, office visit notes, nor device or photos of the device were received; therefore the condition of the component is unknown.Patient factors that may have affected the performance of the components such as bone quality, activity level, type of activity (low impact vs.High impact), and relevant medical history are unknown.Adherence to rehabilitation protocol is unknown.Based on the investigation the reported event cannot be confirmed.The quality records show that all specified characteristics have met the specifications valid at the time of production.Therefore, the investigation did not identify a nonconformance or a complaint out of box (coob).Based on the given information and the results of the investigation, we were not able to identify a specific root cause for this issue.The need for corrective measures is not indicated and zimmer switzerland manufacturing gmbh considers this case as closed.Zimmer biomet¿s reference number of this file is (b)(4),.
 
Event or Problem Description
No change to previously reported event.
 
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Brand Name
PROXIMAL HUMERUS, RIGHT, LONG, 7X220MM
Common Device Name
AFFIXUS(R) NATURAL NAIL(R) SYSTEM HUMERAL NAIL
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER SWITZERLAND MANUFACTURING GMBH
sulzer allee 8
sulzer industrie park
winterthur 8404
SZ  8404
MDR Report Key12157902
Report Number0009613350-2021-00337
Device Sequence Number17086014
Product Code HSB
UDI-Device Identifier00889024505896
UDI-Public00889024505896
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateAR
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K200814
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source health professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 09/22/2021
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 Lay User/Patient
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number47-2496-220-07
Device Lot Number2988091
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/15/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/14/2021
09/17/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/13/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/26/2021
09/22/2021
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
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