MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. CLOSURE TOP; SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Catalog Number 3301-1

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/24/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.Reference report 3012447612-2021-00472.

Event Description

It was reported four sequoia closure tops stripped during final tightening in surgery.There were no patient impacts.This is report one of four for this event.

Event Description

It was reported four sequoia closure tops stripped during final tightening in surgery.There were no patient impacts.This is report one of four for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed that the screw drives of each closure top are slightly stripped.There was no visible damage to the threads.Potential cause root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to off-axis forces applied during closure top insertion, cross-threading, or using a stripped driver.Dhr review per dhr reviews, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimvie control.Device use this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.

• Brand Name: CLOSURE TOP
• Type of Device: SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: kim martinez ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 13046340
• MDR Text Key: 282550858
• Report Number: 3012447612-2021-00469
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024334861
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024334861(10)AAJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• PMA/PMN Number: K131980
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 3301-1
• Device Lot Number: AAJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/12/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male