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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PRECISION FLX RMR 4.5MM DISP; MEDULLARY CANAL ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PRECISION FLX RMR 4.5MM DISP; MEDULLARY CANAL ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 110004180
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2021-03620.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the 4.5mm precision reamer broke at the tip.No additional information is available at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h10.Visual examination of the returned product identified the reamers have fractured and all the pieces were returned.Inspection of the products also found scratches, nicks and wear marks.Part and lot numbers cannot be verified as they are not etched on the part.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 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
No additional information is available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
PRECISION FLX RMR 4.5MM DISP
Common Device Name
MEDULLARY CANAL ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER
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 Key13052147
Report Number0001825034-2021-03325
Device Sequence Number12651254
Product Code HTO
UDI-Device Identifier00887868462870
UDI-Public(01)00887868462870(17)310621(10)092380
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOH
Initial Reporter CountryUS
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 Health Professional,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/27/2022
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 Catalogue Number110004180
Device Lot Number092380
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
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 11/25/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/06/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/21/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/27/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured06/21/2021
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 Unknown
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 SexUnknown
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