MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. CEPHALOMEDULLARY LAG SCREW REAMER LONG 3.2 MM I.D.; INSTRUMENT, TRAUMA

Catalog Number	00249003244
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: foreign - event occurred in (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 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.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during the surgery, the distal part of the reamer broke.All pieces were found.No piece remain into the patient body.The carbon guide may have been bent while introducing the guide wire.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.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified a reamer is shown, but the fracture cannot be confirmed.Part and lot numbers cannot be verified as they are not visible.Medical records were not provided.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 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 available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: proposed component code - mechanical (g04) - drill.Visual examination of the returned product identified aacephalomedulllary lag screw reamer (lot 64196765) was returned.As returned, the end of the reamer head is fractured.The cutting feature shows damage and wear & tear that indicates repeated use during a potential field age of approximately 2 years 10 months.Material hardness is conforming to print specification.The root cause of the previous investigation remains as cannot be determined.If any further information 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 available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: CEPHALOMEDULLARY LAG SCREW REAMER LONG 3.2 MM I.D.
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, TRAUMA
• 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: 13719339
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-00688
• Device Sequence Number: 6055361
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024063532
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024063532(11)190328(10)64196765
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/13/2022

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: 00249003244
• Device Lot Number: 64196765
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 02/21/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/04/2022; 07/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2022; 07/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2019
• 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: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose