MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. THREADED PIN 3.2 MM DIAMETER 508 MM LENGTH; FIXATION, FASTENER

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Remains implanted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while placing the threaded pin on a cmn nail, the pin broke at the thread.The tip is in the bone and impossible to remove so the wire remained in the bone.There was a delay to surgery.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.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 further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: THREADED PIN 3.2 MM DIAMETER 508 MM LENGTH
• Common Device Name: FIXATION, FASTENER
• 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: 13282194
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-00082
• Device Sequence Number: 4945261
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024063952
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024063952(10)65041319
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: NI
• 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): 03/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00249004732
• Device Lot Number: 65041319
• 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: 01/07/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/28/2021
• 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: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown