MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION MODIFIED BECK ELEVATOR; ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/30/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).This reported event was previously reported on mfr 0001032347-2022-00018.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that device was discovered twisted and broken prior to surgery.There was no delay or impact to any patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No further event information is available at the time of this report.A visual inspection was conducted on the returned elevator.The elevator shows signs of multiple uses including marking/ scratches on the elevator surface.The elevator tip has fractured.The complaint is confirmed.A determination cannot be made as to what caused the device to fracture.Linked complaints pictured together.Review of the device history records 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 report 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: MODIFIED BECK ELEVATOR
• Common Device Name: ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville, FL 32218 ; 9047414400
• MDR Report Key: 13618327
• Report Number: 0001032347-2022-00054
• Device Sequence Number: 20266588
• Product Code: EMJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036285302
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036285302(10)T210200000
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: N/A
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/12/2022

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: SP-2359
• Device Lot Number: A21
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2022
• 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: 02/03/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/10/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/28/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/21/2021
• 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: Reuse
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown