MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. ROD GRIPPER; CLAMP, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	07.02100.001
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/31/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Inspection: the returned device was examined.Visual inspection revealed that the center screw was fractured and disassembled from the device.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left zimvie¿s control.Potential root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or excessive force applied to the instrument.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the center screw of a vitality rod gripper broke while surgeon was using it on a rod during posterior spinal fusion.There was no reported patient harm and all pieces were accounted for.

• Brand Name: ROD GRIPPER
• Common Device Name: CLAMP, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: kim martinez ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 13663807
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00054
• Device Sequence Number: 13939209
• Product Code: GDJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024010338
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024010338(10)63028625
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2022

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 Number: 07.02100.001
• Device Lot Number: 63028625
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2022
• 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: 02/08/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2015
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male