MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. WASHERLOC CORTICAL SCREW 44MM MM; SCREW, FIXATION

Model Number	908644
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	12/06/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the sterile package was found to be damaged.There was no reported patient injury.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: foreign: (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 report will be submitted.Product not returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual evaluation of the returned product found the inner sterile pouch has broken apart into pieces.No damage was noted to the outer sterile pouch.Sterility has not been breached.As sterility has not been breached, this event is not reportable.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.

• Brand Name: WASHERLOC CORTICAL SCREW 44MM MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION
• 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 Key: 13153459
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 4095098
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304410718
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304410718(17)260713(10)813840
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K981967
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 03/15/2022

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 Expiration Date: 07/13/2026
• Device Model Number: 908644
• Device Catalogue Number: 908644
• Device Lot Number: 813840
• 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: 12/06/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/13/2016
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose