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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TIBIAL BROACH IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/07/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: foreign country: (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.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the top impactor plate of the tibial broach impactor fractured during an initial surgery.No known impact or consequence to the patient.No pieces fell into the patient.The surgical technique was utilized.There was no surgical delay.Another set of instruments was used to complete the surgery.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the provided picture identified a device that is broken into two pieces, no other definitive states can be made.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not 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 report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
 
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Brand Name
TIBIAL BROACH IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
warsaw IN 46582
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key13046111
Report Number0001822565-2021-03622
Device Sequence Number5449077
Product Code HWA
UDI-Device Identifier00889024207707
UDI-Public(01)00889024207707(11)161213(10)63560673
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNO
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/03/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00595109000
Device Lot Number63560673
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/09/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/03/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/20/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/09/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/13/2016
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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