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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DVR 2.2MM DRILL BIT STERILE; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DVR 2.2MM DRILL BIT STERILE; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 212000022
Medical Device Problem Code Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/22/2021
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to (b)(4) 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.(b)(4) will continue to monitor for trends.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when the customer opened the outer box, it was noted there was a hole in the sterile packaging.The operation was completed with a backup drill instead.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.Visual examination of the returned product identified the drill tip had punctured the inner sterile pouch and outer plastic pouch, breaching sterility.The outer carton also exhibited damage.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet was conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to transit damage.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 further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
DVR 2.2MM DRILL BIT STERILE
Common Device Name
DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES
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 Key13118231
Report Number0001825034-2021-03448
Device Sequence Number14666909
Product Code HTW
UDI-Device Identifier00887868446054
UDI-Public(01)00887868446054(17)310401(10)441690
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
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) 03/04/2022
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 Number212000022
Device Lot Number441690
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer01/13/2022
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 12/06/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/03/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/30/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/04/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured04/01/2021
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
NI
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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